AddressThe Lindsay Group proudly operates an extensive Rural and National Transport and Logistics business across various locations connecting growers, regional communities and businesses with cities and sellers of fresh food across Australia. As part of the group Lindsay Transport is the largest transporter of fresh produce in Australia, specialising in temperature sensitive, time-slotted freight into Central Markets and major Grocery Distribution Centres to help our customers best meet their national supply chain needs. Lindsay Rural and the Hunters business provide essential services and products to rural Australia across most Australian growing regions.
Today we employ over 1,800 exceptional individuals, with roughly 35% based in Regional Australia, and together we service over 1.5 million tonnes of temperature-controlled freight every year across the country.
About the Role:
Due to promotion & a growing business; our Mackay Depot has an opening for a new Allocator for our Linehaul ops.
This positions will work on a 4 on, 3 off roster on dayshift. When on roster, the Allocator will also cover the oncall duties.
The Linehaul Allocator is integral to the successful day to day operations of the organisation. The primary purpose of this position is liaising with the National Transport Office, Operations staff, Admin staff and oversee the running of the warehouse floor to ensure the efficient allocation of services and equipment to maximise efficiency while exceeding customer expectations.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Co-ordination of freight and deliveries
- Managing of warehouse floor, forklift drivers and stock on site.
- Lead staff hands on and by example
- Monitoring compliance with fatigue, mass and maintenance requirements
- Ensuring the safe conduct of operations in the workplace
- Planning and building loads in line with customer requirements
- Equipment and resource planning
- Enforcing businesses process and rules
To succeed in this role, we anticipate you will be able to demonstrate:
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Qualified to administer a fatigue risk management system (preferred, but not essential)
- A strong customer focus
- The ability to multitask
- Sound knowledge of metropolitan and regional freight networks
- Flexibility in work hours to include weekends as required
Lindsay Australia operates with a culture of honesty and openness.
If you’re successful in joining us, you’ll be joining a team where creativity, diversity and innovation are encouraged. We pride ourselves on our values and it doesn’t matter what we are doing we strive every day to work the “Lindsay Way” - https://www.lindsayaustralia.com.au/
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Lindsay Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
