Address Zerella Fresh is one of Australia’s largest growers and packers of Carrots, Onions and Potatoes supplying Australia’s leading supermarket chains plus independents and exports.
We are currently seeking experienced and motivated Truck Drivers to join our team on a full-time permanent basis at our Parilla site located in the Mallee region of South Australia.
Reporting to the Transport Manager, the Truck Driver will be responsible for ensuring that applicable transportation requirements are completed according to required timelines, without incident or injury.
A salary of $70,000 - $90,000 will be available, based on applicable qualifications and experience.
Duties include:
• Drive trailers using varied trucks, manoeuvring vehicles into position for loading and unloading.
• Load and unload vehicles using lifting and tipping devices.
• Connect and disconnect trailers from B-Double and Road Train combinations.
• Ensure all paperwork is checked for accuracy before loading and unloading trailers.
• Confirm all produce bins and crates are labelled correctly before transporting.
• Observe safety requirements when loading and unloading vehicles.
• Conduct regular quality checks of vehicles to ensure they can be driven safely.
• Estimate load weights to comply with load limitations and ensuring safe distribution of weight.
• Inspect loads and ensure full compliance with national Chain of Responsibility Code
• Ensure goods are stowed and securely covered to prevent loss and damage.
• Verify loading documents, checking condition of goods, and obtaining certification of deliveries.
• Unload produce from trailers at the wash line, ensuring safe and effective use of the high-pressure water cannon system to minimise produce damage and water wastage.
• Effectively operate a forklift to transport bins and crates of produce.
• Conduct daily inspections and basic preventative maintenance and report deficiencies to supervisors or the maintenance department of current or anticipated repair needs.
• All other requirements as directed to achieve business objectives.
Requirements:
• HR / HC / MC Manual Truck Licence (essential).
• Unrestricted Class C Drivers Licence (essential).
• High Risk Work Licence (essential)
• Minimum of 2 years relevant truck driving experience.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and the ability to diagnose faults.
• Experience reversing into narrow loading areas.
• Cultural adaptability and a willingness to work with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• A willingness to be hands on and participate in a broad range of duties, a strong work ethic is essential.
• Respect for others and pride in team’s performance.
• Commitment to ongoing learning.
• Commitment to delivering team goals and the drive to be successful.
Flexible work hours are required for this role, in line with seasonal production requirements.
Please visit www.zerellafresh.com.au for more information about the company. To express your interest in this position, please apply by attaching a current resume.
