Front End Loader

Labour Hire Services Limited; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekday day shift

Overtime penalties

Weekly pay

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Labour Hire Services Limited in Melbourne's Western Suburbs seeks Front End Loader Operators for an immediate start at a recycling plant. You will operate the front-end loader within a warehouse environment and contribute to loading, unloading, and site tasks.

The role offers a Monday to Friday day shift with overtime potential, on-site parking, and competitive wages. Experience with front-end loaders or excavators and a forklift license are advantageous, with pre-employment drug and alcohol

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' operating experience with Front End Loader/Excavator
• Quarry or recycling experience preferred
• Forklift license is advantageous
• Strong commitment to OH&S and PPE requirements
• Physically fit and able to perform manual duties
• Willing to work overtime when required
• Entitled to work in Australia and able to pass pre-employment drug/alcohol testing

Responsibilities

• Operate Front End Loader and Excavator for loading/unloading
• Perform pre-start checks on equipment
• Maintain safety and environmental practices
• Load/unload trucks and hoppers; assist with process work
• Collaborate with team to meet productivity goals
• Soil sifting and soil blending tasks
• General labouring duties including some manual handling
• Occasional truck wash and site housekeeping

Skills

Front End Loader

Excavator

Forklift license

OH&S awareness

Job description

We are seeking enthusiastic & reliable Front End Loader Operators 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 6am -2: 30 pm day shift with overtime potential. Some flexibility required on start time for the first 2 days for training purpose only.
• Attractive wage rates including overtime penalties weekly pay.
• Immediate start
• Free onsite parking

Duties & Responsibilities

• Proficiently operate Front End Loader and Excavator for efficient loading and unloading activities
• Complete pre-start checks on equipment
• Maintain high standards of safety, health, and environmental practices
• Face loading / Load & unload trucks and hoppers
• Collaborate with team members to achieve productivity goals and project milestones.
• Soil sifting to separate rock and foreign matter.
• Soil blending.
• Assisting with process work as required.
• Labouring duties including some manual handling.
• Occasional truck wash duties & general housekeeping

Essential Requirements

• Front End Loader / Excavator license with a minimum of 2-3 years' recent operating experience including a sales loader.
• Quarry or recycling experience is highly regarded.
• Forklift license is a distinct advantage
• Strong commitment to occupational health and safety, Site specific PPE including full coveralls and breathing apparatus when required.
• Physically fit and be able to do manual duties.
• Flexible and prepared to work overtime to support work requirements.
• All applicants must be entitled to work in Australia and be prepared to do a pre-employment drug & alcohol testing if required.

LHS embraces and celebrates a variety of cultures. We continue to build a business that reflects the values of equality, built on the knowledge and understanding that everyone is welcome including the First Nations Peoples, and those of all ages, genders, and abilities.