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We are looking for an experienced Loader Driver / Yard Person to join the Austmix team at our new Concrete Plant at Burleigh Heads. Austmix is a local Family Owned Business that is growing.The Loader Driver / Yard Person will be responsible for the safe and proper handling, loading, and storage of aggregate materials; and for the proper care and maintenance of plant equipment as assigned by the batcher in charge; and for general housekeeping of plant property and premises.
About the role
We are seeking to employ a Loader Driver / Yardman to work at our new Concrete Plant at Burleigh Heads for permanent full-time position to the suitable candidate.
Responsibilities include:
- Safely and efficiently operate a front-end loader to lift, transport, and load bulk aggregate materials to and from various areas of the plant property.
- Perform and document daily equipment inspections of the front-end loader.
- Perform regular preventative maintenance of the front-end loader.
- Keep the loader clean both inside and outside.
- Load material into appropriate storage bins or hoppers, maintaining appropriate fill levels.
- Maintain fixed equipment associated with aggregate material handling.
General Housekeeping:
- Ensure that Truck Washdown area and other areas of the yard are kept clean and free of debris, at times using a high-pressure water hose.
- Clean and maintain truck washout pits in accordance with company procedures.
- Properly keep clean and maintain general exterior yard areas at plant premise.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- Verify by visual inspection the amount of aggregate materials stored on the plant premises and ensure that adequate supply is maintained.
- Assist with or perform plant maintenance and service as requested by the Plant Manager.
- Monitor and report mechanical problems associated with plant equipment to the Plant Manager.
- Maintain the bulk material stockpiles.
- Assist with and perform other reasonable tasks around the general plant and yard facilities related to maintenance as requested by Plant Manager.
The right person for this position will be joining a friendly, happy team environment and will need to have a similar disposition. Our family business is strongly focused on providing excellent customer service and delivery performance, and an ability to liaise and communicate easily with various customers is essential.
Must be willing to undertake a Random Drug & alcohol test.
Above award wages + overtime + allowances, full-time employment, (probationary conditions apply), must be available to work some Saturday's and night shifts if required.
Skills and experience
- Current Front End Loader License essential
- General Safety Induction Card (or willing to obtain one)
- Safety conscious at all times
- Possess a proactive attitude to workplace OH&S
- Punctual, reliable have an excellent work ethic
- Works well autonomously and within a team
- Be reliable, flexible, motivated & hard-working
