HR Truck Driver

Natures Cargo; Traralgon; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts across more than 6,000

Free on-site parking across all three

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Natures Cargo is seeking an experienced Truck Driver with a valid HR licence to join the Trarlgon team in Victoria. This is a physically demanding, multi-drop delivery role involving hand loading and unloading, and frequent manual handling, with deliveries across regional Victoria.

Early starts around 6:00 am are common, and the role emphasises cold-chain and food-safety compliance. Join a family‑owned distributor serving foodservice outlets with 7,500+ products.

Qualifications

• HR licence required for driving heavy rigid vehicles.
• WWCC and willingness to undergo pre-employment checks.
• Ability to plan routes and complete paperwork clearly.
• Experience with frozen/refrigerated product handling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete vehicle pre-start checks and report defects.
• Perform multi-drop deliveries to regional Victoria with accuracy.
• Manually load/unload, handling items up to 25 kg.
• Maintain logs, comply with driving hours and NHVR rules.
• Keep cold-chain and food-safety standards during transport.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Education

HR Heavy Vehicle Licence (HR)

Forklift Licence (LF)

Job description

Natures Cargo is an award-winning, family-owned and operated wholesale foodservice distribution company and has been a leader in the foodservice industry for over 40 years. Established in 1986, the business has grown from its humble beginnings to become one of Victoria’s leading foodservice distributors. With three distribution centres located in Ballarat, Thomastown and Traralgon, Natures Cargo proudly services foodservice outlets across Metro and Regional Victoria.

Our extensive product range includes over 7,500 frozen, refrigerated and dry goods, sourced from more than 500 trusted suppliers. We provide a wide variety of food, beverages and essential products to restaurants, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, hotels, pubs, clubs, cafés and other food service establishments.

Due to the continued growth of our organisation, we are seeking an experienced Truck Driver with a valid HR licence to join our Trarlgon team. This is a physically demanding, multi-drop delivery role involving hand loading and unloading, frequent manual handling, and moving goods at customer sites. The position involves deliveries across regional Victoria, with early starts generally commencing around 6:00 am each day.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete vehicle pre-start checks and promptly report any defects or issues to management
• Maintain accurate vehicle logbooks and comply with regulated driving hours and NHVR requirements
• Complete multi-drop deliveries to customer sites in accordance with delivery documentation and instructions, ensuring goods are delivered efficiently and on time
• Manually load and unload goods, including repetitive manual handling, navigating stairs and steps, frequent bending, and lifting and carrying items weighing up to 25 kg
• Ensure delivery documentation is signed and all paperwork is completed in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Process cash account transactions securely and in accordance with company procedures
• Follow WHS requirements and safe manual handling practices at all times
• Maintain cold-chain, food safety and hygiene requirements when handling and transporting frozen and refrigerated products, and promptly report any temperature or product-integrity issues

Key Requirements

• Current Heavy Rigid (HR) driver licence
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Availability to work early starts, long days and variable finish times, depending on delivery schedules and operational requirements
• Strong attention to detail, communication and literacy skills, with the ability to understand instructions and complete paperwork clearly and accurately
• Effective planning, prioritisation and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional presentation, strong customer service skills and a commitment to maintaining workplace hygiene standards
• Demonstrated reliability, honesty and integrity, with a willingness to learn and adapt
• Previous foodservice industry experience
• Experience transporting frozen and refrigerated products
• Current Forklift Licence (LF)

Why Join Us?

Staff discounts across more than 6,000 product lines

Join a well-established and respected brand in the foodservice industry

Free on-site parking across all three locations

Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

This position is available for an immediate start; therefore, interviews may commence before the application closing date.

Please note that this role may be subject to a satisfactory pre-employment medical, reference checks, police checks, and drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.

Only applicants with valid Australian working rights will be considered. Applications submitted through recruitment agencies will not be accepted.