Forklift Driver

Knauf Group; Geelong; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave 14 weeks (primary carer

Yearly pay review

Discounts on health insurance

Job summary

Knauf Australia is seeking a Customer Service Operator – Forklift Driver for the South Geelong site, working full-time Mon-Fri from 6am to 3pm. You will manage daily distribution activities, unload goods, assist customers, and handle orders while maintaining safety and accurate records.

The role offers $32.00 per hour plus super and allowances, with 14 weeks parental leave, yearly pay reviews, and various discounts. Onsite parking is provided.

Qualifications

• Full Australian working rights – no visa sponsorship
• Valid Police Check
• Valid forklift licence
• Physically fit with daily manual handling
• Successful completion of pre-employment medical

Responsibilities

• Unload plasterboard by hand and with equipment
• Deal with customers face-to-face and by phone
• Pick and pack orders daily
• Record and check paperwork while ensuring due diligence
• Load/unload customer vehicles and maintain equipment

Skills

Customer service

Manual handling

Physically fit

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Prior experience within the Distribution & logistics Industry is highly desirable

Ability to work from the South Geelong 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 of any kind

Valid Police Check

Valid forklift licence

Be physically fit and comfortable with daily manual handling

Successful completion of pre-employment medical

Why you will LOVE working at Knauf Australia!

$32.00 per hour + super + allowances

14 weeks Parental Leave (primary carer)

Yearly Pay Review

Access to discounts on Health Insurance, Gym Memberships, Qantas lounge, Novated leasing and trade discounts

Career Development and Training opportunities

Free onsite parking

About the Role

As a Customer Service Operator – Forklift Driver you will report to the Trade Store Manager, where you will be responsible for distribution activities through the daily operations of the South Geelong trade store.

Some tasks as part of this role include:

• Hand unloading plasterboard
• Dealing with Customers face-to-face & over the phone
• Picking & Packing orders on a daily basis
• Regularly check & make up orders
• Receipt 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 regarding product and / or service via Knauf's complaint and customer procedures
• Assist with stock take / inventory counts process to ensure accurate inventory records are maintained
• 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 organizations in over 90 countries, 40,000 employees worldwide. The Knauf Group is without doubt one of the big players on the market – in Europe, the USA, South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Please note, applicants must have full 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.