Forklift Driver

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14% superannuation

Uniform & PPE provided

On-site wellbeing programs

Career development & training

Gym discounts

Job summary

BlueScope, based in Wingfield, SA, is seeking a Forklift Driver to support the Processing and Logistics team. The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract on dayshift, with overtime eligibility.

You will help load/unload trucks and rail, operate cranes and processing machinery, and assist with scheduling as needed. Ideal candidates have experience operating forklifts over 5 tonnes, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to work well in a team.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts greater than 5 tonne lift capacity.
• Commitment to your own safety and wellbeing and care for others.
• Positive attitude and ability to work in a team.
• Ability to work safely in a customer-focused and productive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Safely picking, loading and unloading products from trucks and rail.
• Operate gantry cranes, forklifts and processing machinery.
• Receive and store materials, pick and load orders and other dispatch duties.
• Provide occasional coverage in scheduling.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Safety focus

Continuous improvement

Tools

Gantry cranes

Processing machinery

Job description

BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well. We're leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society, today and in the future. We're proud of brands, like COLORBOND steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges and stadiums.

The Opportunity

Our Distribution and Service Centre is looking for aForklift Driver in our Processing and Logistics team based in Wingfield, SA. As a part of the broader Australian Steel Products portfolio, we deliver a variety of products, innovative solutions and services to our export and domestic customers.

Our Team Members support our logistics & warehouse operations in ensuring our products and solutions are delivered in a safe and timely manner for our customers. Working in a dynamic team environment, you will provide collaborative approach to a range of tasks such as the loading and unloading of trucks and rail, machine operation, scheduling, load marking and a variety of work that is both rewarding and fun.

This 12 month fixed term contract will be working on the Dayshift: Monday - Thursday 7am-3pm, Friday 5am- 11am hours with overtime eligibility.

As part of our diversity and inclusion journey, BlueScope is aiming to increase the representation of women in our workforce across our businesses. We strongly encourage female applicants to apply for this position.

What Will You Do?

Suggest and implement in continuous improvement ideas, identify safety issues and corrective actions and contribute to delivering our business plan activities and projects. This role will see you:

• safely picking, loading and unloading our products from trucksand rail
• operate gantry cranes, forklifts and processing machinery
• be responsible for receiving and storing materials, picking and loading orders and other dispatchduties
• providing occasional coverage in scheduling

More About You

Being a reliable and dedicated individual with a willingness to learn and develop yourself, you will also bring:

• experience operating forklifts greater than 5 tonne lift capacity
• a commitment to your own safety and wellbeing and care for others
• a positive attitude and a desire to work in a team
• the ability to work safely in a customer focused and productive workplace

What’s In It For You?

• enjoy a permanent full time position offering competitive salary package, option for 14% superannuation, participation in our company incentive program and annual salary review
• no need to purchase new workwear - you'll be provided with a uniform and the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE)
• on-going training, development and learning providing career pathways
• access to numerous wellbeing initiatives including, on site Physiotherapist and masseuse an Employee Assistance Program
• access to discounted gym fees through the 'Fitness Passport'
• you’ll be provided with personal protective equipment (PPE)
• enjoy a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture
• participate in and celebrate our reward and recognition programs
• access to a range of exciting discounts across travel, vehicles, health and more!

Why BlueScope

As we're creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope supports you to build your expertise within a safe and positive team environment. At BlueScope, you'll:

• Learn and develop as you grow. Work alongside specialists and keep your skills and knowledge at the forefront of industry with our lifelong learning culture.
• Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other's safety and wellbeing.
• Build innovative products. Seek better, smarter ways to work, help develop sustainable solutions and make things happen.
• Deliver work that matters. Every action you take matters in delivering for our customers and strengthening communities for the future. We value what you do.

We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and we encourage Women and First Nations people to apply. We're passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal. At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program.

It's an exciting time in our history as, together, we work towards Our Purpose: "We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future."

Join us, creating strength for the future.