Balco Australia Pty Ltd is an award-winning major supplier of hay and straw products to international markets. We are an equal opportunity employer with a strong focus on workplace health and safety and ensuring the quality of our product. We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join the Balco logistics team based at Bowmans, SA.
We pay a competitive above-award hourly rate combined with penalty rates.
Reporting to the Logistics Coordinator SA/VIC, you will be responsible for the following:
* Loading/unloading hay bales onto/from trucks and stacking in the storage facility
* Complying with all Work Health Safety requirements
* Ensuring accuracy and conformance with prestart checks and plant inspection processes
* Regular review and maintenance of hygiene requirements in and around production facilities
* Ensuring timely and safe movement of products within production and finished goods facilities
* Ensure timely and accurate reporting of problems with plant and equipment
* Ensuring a positive and professional attitude towards all team members
* Providing timely and positive assistance to other team members to manage peaks in demand
The successful applicant(s) will need to possess the following attributes:
* Education/Qualifications – required for Forklift and Loader Operation:
* Formally assessed Competency based Work Permit (Loader Operations LL)
* High Risk Work Licence (Forklift) (Desirable)
* Crane High Risk License desirable (CN) (Desirable)
* Previous Telehandler experience is highly regarded
* Hay bale handling experience is desirable
* Excellent Customer Service
* Excellent Teamwork
* Good problem-solving skills
* Demonstrated knowledge of Work Health and Safety compliance
* Flexibility and ability to respond pro-actively to changing environments
* Sound verbal and written communication skills
* Good skills in Excel and other Microsoft Office products
* Good numeracy skills
* Good organisation skills
Relevant ongoing training will be provided to the successful candidates. Salary offered will be dependent on level of skill, qualifications and experience.
Applications must:
* address the above criteria in a tailored resume and cover letter
Applications close 2nd May 2026. Candidates will be shortlisted immediately.