Yard Tug Driver / Forklift Driver

Steel Reinforcing Industry

Mesh & Bar Pty Ltd is an innovative & independent steel reinforcing company. We proudly manufacture and distribute steel reinforcement and associated building products to the construction industry from our facilities located at Redbank, Caloundra and soon to be Brendale.

We currently have an opportunity for a combined Yard Tug Driver / Forklift Operator on our afternoon shift. Reporting to the Warehouse Manager this role will provide support to various areas of the business.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Shunting Semi -Trailers & Heavy Rigid Trucks between yards for loading & parking up prior to delivery
• Applying load restraints to move loads safely
• Assist in the picking & packing of steel reinforcing product lines for customer delivery
• Loading/unloading trucks of steel reinforcing bar, mesh and coil products
• Clearing designated finished products from key set down areas and placing these products into associated accumulation zones in external yard

The successful applicant is required to meet the following criteria:

• Successfully pass a pre-employment medical (including compulsory drug & alcohol screening)
• Hold as a minimum a manual HC Truck Licence (15 speed road ranger gearbox), a current High-Risk Work Forklift Licence (LF) & unrestricted C class Driver's Licence
• Experience in operating large forklifts and previous work in the steel industry is an advantage but is not essential
• Ability to demonstrate a safe work ethic and have the ability to understand, follow & comply with WH&S obligations, safe work procedures & company policies
• Have reliable transport to & from work
• Experience in the loading/unloading of vehicles
• Possess a high level of motivation

This is a varied, busy and challenging role, with an emphasis on a team environment. It is essential you are a self-starter with strong communication & time management skills and have some flexibility in your work hours.

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