Loader Operator

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

Reporting to the Site Supervisor, this role is part of a busy team involved in the day to day operations and material flow of our busy recycling plant whilst maintaining safe work practices. This is a full time permanent position working day shift hours.

What You Will Do:

• 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; overseeing the 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.

What You Will Bring to the Team:

• Hold current LF forklift and Driver’s licence.
• Be a 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.
• Great work ethic with the ability to work autonomously and part of a team.
• Adhere, uphold, and maintain OHS policies and procedures.

About Visy

Visyis powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years, we've grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations –predominately in Australia and New Zealand.

Our commitment to recycling has driven us to close the loop for packaging. We go beyond collecting and sorting recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics, and metals by locally remanufacturing them into new, sustainable packaging. By making new products from old, we’re keeping these materials at their highest and most effective use.

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Please note that only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.