Refrigeration Truck Driver
Ausprime Pty Ltd is an established family owned and operated meat wholesaling business based on the Darling Downs. Ausprime supplies premium quality pork products to independent retailers primarily on QLD’s East Coast, Northern NSW as well as international markets.
Ausprime’s branded line is Pilton Valley Premium Pork which has a reputation for delivering excellent customer service and consistently high-quality product.
The Ausprime truck yard in based in Burleigh Waters.
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced Truck Driver with great communication skills and clean driving record. This position is a combined role of driving and unloading of pork sides and cartons to butcher shops. You will be required to lump (lift and cart) hanging pork sides into the stores. There is an offsider who travels with you whose role is to unload the pork products however due to volume they need assistance.
Unloading and delivery occurs at various points between Northern NSW, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba.
This is a casual position with regular set shifts. $39.96/hr plus penalties and allowances.
Expected earnings with penalties is between $110,000 - $120,000 a year.
Responsibilities:
- Approximately 40 to 50 casual hours per week
- Shift would start at approximately 10pm and end 10am, 4 times per week
- Shift begins at the yard in Burleigh Waters (Gold Coast) where the trailer has been loaded with hanging and carton pork products.
- Unload pork sides and cartons into stores
- Follow established procedures including those relating to record keeping for loads
- Recognise repairs and maintenance for truck and trailers
- Regular washing out of trailer and maintaining truck cleanliness
Essential:
- HC or MC license
- Truck driving experience – 3 years
- Australian driver’s license
- Strong communication skills
Training will be provided for the specific procedure and tasks of the role.
If you meet the above criteria, and would like to join the team, please submit a cover letter and your resume via Seek.
Please note that only those applicants required for an interview will be contacted.