Loader & Forklift Operator - Day Shift in Recycling Plant

Visy Careers; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Visy is seeking a full-time, day-shift operator at our recycling plant reporting to the Site Supervisor. You will manage intake bays, load trucks with commingle waste, and operate forklifts and front-end loaders while maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities include completing mandatory dockets, keeping the work area clean, and ensuring compliance with OHS, HACCP and Visy policies. LF forklift licence and Driver’s licence are required; EWP Yellow Card is advantageous; teamwork and clear

Qualifications

• LF forklift licence and Driver’s licence required.
• Competent front-end loader operator in an industrial environment.
• EWP Yellow Card is advantageous.
• Able to carry out manual handling tasks when required.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Uphold OHS policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Handle the workflow of the intake bays with incoming vehicles.
• Loading trucks with commingle waste.
• Operation of Counterbalance, grab forklifts and front end loaders.
• Complete mandatory dockets and paperwork for load requirements.
• Maintain general housekeeping of work area.
• Ensure a high level of safety; oversee cleanliness of equipment and areas, codes of practice, and follow relevant procedures.
• Uphold and adhere to company policies and procedures in Environmental, Health and Safety and HACCP.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team player

Safety awareness

Communication

Manual handling

Tools

LF forklift

Front end loader

Driver’s licence

EWP Yellow Card

Job description

Visy is seeking a full-time, day-shift operator at our recycling plant reporting to the Site Supervisor. You will manage intake bays, load trucks with commingle waste, and operate forklifts and front-end loaders while maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities include completing mandatory dockets, keeping the work area clean, and ensuring compliance with OHS, HACCP and Visy policies. LF forklift licence and Driver’s licence are required; EWP Yellow Card is advantageous; teamwork and clear