Quality busy modern manufacturing company with state-of-the-art equipment, involved in the production of aluminum sections for the building industry. Seeking a full-time Forklift Operator. This position will start as casual labour hire but the intention is to find a suitable long term permanent employee after a reasonable period. The hourly rate will be $35.00 per hour day shift and $40.25 per night shift. The site is based at Loganlea.
Forklift duties will include
· Loading and unloading trucks
· Loading, unloading and moving long lengths of aluminum ready for dispatch
· Checking packing and strapping product and completing paperwork
· Ensuring areas run smoothly
· Keeping work area clean and tidy
· Ensuring adherence to all safe work procedures.
This is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door with a highly reputable market leader and is expected to lead to permanent work for the right people:
* You will be rostered on 4-day working week with shifts up to 12 hours a day rotating weekly from day shift 5am to 5pm to night shift from 5pm to 5am i.e. is a 46-hour week with shift and overtime paid so you make a very good weekly wage.
To be considered for this work, you will need:
* Previous forklift experience, preferably working with long lengths, a current forklift licence 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.
* Team player with good work ethic, including reliability and punctual attendance
* Willingness to follow instructions and commitment to working safely
* Appropriate level of physical fitness to undertake a range of manual handling / labouring tasks in this environment (training in safe work procedures will be provided)
* Appropriate work wear including steel cap boots, long pants yellow hi-vis long sleeved shirts
* Availability to commence asap at Loganlea
Please submit your application, if you have any questions, please contact Russell or Warren on or email
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