Yardperson

A Yardperson / Forklift Driver role has become available with one of our clients, an Australian company privately owned and operated, specialising in designing and fabricating steel columns for use in lighting, signage, communication and surveillance. Much of the stock comes in long lengths and as such we are looking for someone who has good experience on a forklift with counterbalance and multi directional preferred. You will also need to be able to work with power tools.

Duties will include:

• Goods are loaded/unloaded and handled safely without damage to product or equipment.
• Goods are inspected on receipt for compliance with the order and drawings or specifications.
• Goods are clearly labelled with purchase order, sales order or stock run number.
• Received product is moved in a timely manner to its designated location or to a quarantine area through safe operation of forklift
• Products are stored in a manner that promotes first-in-first-out usage.
• Stock is counted according to the current stock take plan.
• Please note that manual handling is associated with this role and training in hazards, risk controls and safe work procedures will be provided by the host worksite prior to commencement of work operations (please do not undertake any tasks or operate machinery for which you have not received adequate training to competently perform the task).

The successful candidate will have:

• A valid Forklift Licence (ideally with side loader experience but not essential)
• Experience in loading and unloading trucks (both rear and side loading), gating, strapping, knowledge of weight distribution and size of loads and manual handling.
• Good communication skills to effectively communicate with customer and management teams.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Experience working with power tools and yard work.
• Physically fit with heavy lifting up to 20 kgs involved.

Please apply directly for the role through the website.  If you have any specific questions regarding this role, please contact Russell Bailey on 3812 2920 or 0493 258 *** or email *******@topoffice.com.au