HR Truck Driver - Day Shift

DON; Castlemaine; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted products

Training and development programs

Recognition programs and rewards

Health and wellness initiatives

Volunteer days

Job summary

Join DON in Castlemaine as an HR Driver, with consistent day shift hours and a supportive team environment. You will transport products and materials safely across the site, support waste management and participate in site operations.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 5:30am to 2:00pm, with potential for career development within GWF family. A Heavy Rigid licence is required, forklift experience is a plus, and a proactive team player attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Good verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills.
• Reliable with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Current Forklift Licence (desirable but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Safely transport products, materials and equipment between streams.
• Ensure goods are delivered accurately and in a timely manner to support production requirements.
• Move waste and rubbish to the waste treatment plant and wash bay in accordance with site procedures.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and operate trucks safely at all times.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work environment.
• Follow all company policies, food safety, quality and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Support site operations by working collaboratively with production teams and other departments.

Skills

Good verbal communication

Organisational & time management

Reliable with a strong work ethic

Follow directions

Team player

Tools

Forklift Licence

Job description

Join DON in Castlemaine as an HR Driver. Enjoy consistent day shift hours, a great team environment and career opportunities.

09th October, 2026

The Role

This role works closely with the Ham, Bacon, Smallgoods and Salami streams at the Castlemaine site, transporting products and materials safely and efficiently across the site. The position also supports waste management activities, including the movement of rubbish to the waste treatment plant and wash bay. This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday, 5:30am to 2:00pm.

The Purpose of the Role

• Safely transport products, materials and equipment between the Ham, Bacon, Smallgoods and Salami streams
• Ensure goods are delivered accurately and in a timely manner to support production requirements
• Move waste and rubbish to the waste treatment plant and wash bay in accordance with site procedures
• Conduct daily vehicle checks and operate trucks safely at all times
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work environment
• Follow all company policies, food safety, quality and workplace health and safety requirements
• Support site operations by working collaboratively with production teams and other departments

About You

• Hold a current Heavy Rigid (HR) Truck Licence
• Good verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills
• Current Forklift Licence (desirable but not essential)
• Reliable with a strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Able to follow directions and work safely at all times
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Physically capable of performing manual handling tasks, including lifting up to 10kg
• Demonstrates a professional and collaborative approach to work
• Committed to upholding company values and safety standards

About Us

GWF is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest food manufacturers employing around 6,000 people across 60 sites. GWF’s product range is diverse and includes leading brands of breads, baked goods, smallgoods, flour, milled products and animal feed. GWF’s business units include: Tip Top, Don, Yumi's, MAURI anz and JasolDON’s heritage goes back to the late 1800’s and we have always been passionate about meat and making meat even better- transforming it into delicious tasting Ham, Bacon, Salami, Smallgoods and Fresh PorkOur heritage is expertise in meat, and we have taken great pride in our skills, techniques and our brands form the very beginning. Our journey has been one from small family businesses to large ones and now as part of the GWF family, which is still largely owned by the Weston family

Why join us:

Our Purpose is to Craft food that brings out ‘the good’

When you work at DON, not only will you be part of a community crafting iconic products that people love, you will also enjoy a safe and supportive environment where you can be your authentic self, advance in your career if you choose to, be recognised and rewarded for your contributions, and make a positive difference in the community

• Community partnerships and initiatives, inc. 2 volunteer days per year
• Discounted products
• Training and development programs
• Various recognition programs and rewards
• Health and wellness initiatives

At DON and George Weston Foods, we are an equal opportunity employer. We embrace inclusion and diversity and celebrate what makes us unique. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment.

Applicants for this position will be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests including a pre-employment medical which includes a drug and alcohol test. Proof of eligibility to work is required for all successful applicants.

GWF has a duty of care and a legal responsibility to promote, monitor and maintain a safe working environment for the protection of all of our people in our workplaces. As per our GWF Workplace COVID-19 Safety and Vaccination Policy we strongly encourage all new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless exempt and note that some roles are subject to customer mandates in relation to COVID-19 vaccination.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone.