Front End Loader Operator with Forklift
- Operate a front-end loader to move recycled and raw materials onto trucks and hoppers, and blend soil before processing.
- Operate a forklift, receive and store deliveries, pressure-wash trucks, and carry out general labouring and process duties.
- Maintain a safe, tidy work area and meet site safety requirements; work weekday day shifts with flexibility for overtime and rotating 12-hour shifts.
Front End Loader with Forklift
We are seeking enthusiastic & reliable Front-End Loader Operators with Forklift license for immediate start in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne, for a recycling plant. You will be operating the front-end loader within a warehouse environment.
Benefits and culture
- Monday to Friday 6 am -2.30 pm day shift with overtime potential. Some flexibility required to work on rotating 12-hour shift when required.
- Attractive wage rates including overtime penalties weekly pay.
- Immediate start
- Career development
- Free onsite parking
Duties & Responsibilities
- Operate Front End Loader to load recycled and raw product on to trucks and hoppers.
- Soil blending prior to processing.
- Forklift driving predominantly outside, receiving deliveries including IBC’s and putting them away in the store
- Pressure wash trucks.
- Wheelbarrow, chook pecking, and general labouring duties in wet and dry soil.
- Keeping the area tidy and safe
- Maintain high standards of safety, health and environmental practices
- Assisting with process work as required
- Collaborate with team members to achieve productivity goals and project milestones.
About you
- Front End Loader licence with at least 1-2 years’ operating experience in a similar role.
- Forklift licence and 3 years’ operating experience.
- Recycling or quarry experience is highly regarded.
- Strong commitment to occupational health and safety, wear site specific PPE including Tyvek coveralls and breathing apparatus when required.
- Physically fit and be able to do manual duties.
- Flexible and prepared to work overtime / 12 hour rotating shift to support work requirements.
- All applicants must be entitled to work in Australia and be prepared to do a pre-employment drug & alcohol test.
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