Crane Truck Operator

Knauf Australia

City of Brisbane

On-site

AUD 48,216 - 55,104

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

$35.00-$40.00 base hourly rate + super

17.5% Annual Leave loading

All relevant allowances including shift penalties

14 weeks Parental Leave (primary carer)

Yearly Pay Review

Access to discounts on Health Insurance

Career Development and Training opportunities

Free onsite parking

Job summary

A leading building materials company in Queensland seeks a Customer Service Operator – Crane Driver. The role involves operating a crane truck for deliveries, engaging in warehousing tasks, customer service, and inventory control. Candidates must possess a heavy rigid licence, be eligible to work in Australia, and have a valid police check. Enjoy competitive pay, parental leave, health discounts, and a commitment to diversity. Join our dynamic team to further your career in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

Full and Unrestricted Australian working rights are necessary.
Valid Police Check required.
Successful completion of pre‑employment medical is needed.

Responsibilities

Operating the crane truck and hand unloading of plasterboard.
Picking and packing orders daily.
Dealing with customers face to face and over the phone.

Skills

Prior experience operating cranes

Warehouse experience

Customer service skills

Education

Heavy rigid licence

Forklift licence

Crane licence

Job description

About You

Located in or near Berrinba
Prior experience operating cranes is highly desirable
Prior experience within a warehousing environment is highly desirable
Ability to work from the Berrinba site full time – (Mon‑Fri, 6am–3pm)

What You Will Need To Join Us

Full and Unrestricted Australian working rights – we do not offer visa sponsorship
Valid Police Check
Heavy rigid licence is essential
Forklift licence is desirable
Crane licence is an advantage (Knauf will upskill the right applicant)
Successful completion of pre‑employment medical

Why you will LOVE working at Knauf Australia!

$35.00‑$40.00 base hourly rate + super
17.5% Annual Leave loading
All relevant allowances including shift penalties, overtime, meal, and hand‑unloading allowance (when required)
14 weeks Parental Leave (primary carer)
Yearly Pay Review
Access to discounts on Health Insurance, Gym Membership, Qantas lounge, Novated leasing and trade discounts
Career Development and Training opportunities
Free onsite parking

About The Role

As a Customer Service Operator – Crane Driver, you will have the responsibility for working across all aspects of a warehousing environment including undertaking deliveries via truck, trade store operations, customer service, warehousing and general duties.

Some Tasks As Part Of This Role Include

Operating the crane truck and hand‑unloading of plasterboard and related items.
Picking & packing orders on a daily basis.
Dealing with customers face‑to‑face & over the phone.
Assist with stock‑take / inventory counts to ensure accurate records are maintained.
Regularly check & create orders.
Receipt of goods & checking off paperwork while maintaining due diligence.
Loading/unloading customer vehicles.
Maintain operational equipment and report any faults or damage to management.
Record and report any customer complaints to the Trade Stores Manager via Knauf's procedures.
General warehouse duties & housekeeping.

About Us

Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, gypsum wallboard systems, plasters and accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, floor screed, floor systems, and construction equipment and tools. With more than 250 production facilities and sales organisations in over 90 countries, the Knauf Group is a global leader in the industry.

Next Steps

If you would like to be considered for the position, please click "apply" and shortlisted applicants will be contacted by a member of our talent team.

Please note, applicants must have entitlements to work in Australia. As part of the recruitment process, police and medical checks for security clearance pertaining to specific job requirements will be conducted for successful applicants.

We are committed to celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Please let our team know if we can adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.

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