Operations Officer - Forklift (VIC)

Cox Automotive Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Leave

Volunteering Leave

Service Awards

Reward and Recognition platform

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Manheim in Melbourne's Altona North is seeking a permanent full-time Salvage Vehicle Assistant to operate a 5-tonne forklift and manage vehicle stock in outdoor and shed areas.

You will work Monday 8:00am–4:30pm and Tuesday to Friday 8am–4:00pm, in a fast-paced environment with varied terrain, both inside and outside the shed. Training and strong safety focus are provided.

Qualifications

• Forklift license and a valid driver’s license are required.
• Strong commitment to safety and reliability.
• Willing to undergo background checks and a pre-employment medical.
• Basic computer skills and comfort using handheld devices.
• Knowledge or interest in the automotive industry is advantageous.
• Experience with loading/unloading and stock maintenance is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 5-tonne forklift to load, unload & shift vehicles in the shed and yard.
• Perform forklift duties on an open loading pad and around the yard.
• Enter stock movements and conduct vehicle stock takes using handheld tech.
• Maintain the vehicle storage area within the salvage yard.

Skills

Forklift license

Driver's license

Safety mindset

Background checks

Basic computer skills

Team player

Tools

Handheld devices

Job description

About us

Manheim is Australia's market leader in the provision of automotive remarketing services, with an unrivalled range of products, services, and expertise.

As one of Australia's leading providers of automotive remarketing services, Manheim caters for the needs of a diverse range of industry sectors. We provide comprehensive remarketing solutions for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, light and heavy trucks, motorcycles, boats, and recreational vehicles as well as machinery, plant, and equipment. Manheim also provides specialist services to the insurance industry for the remarketing of damaged items from these sectors.

Manheim is a Cox Automotive Brand, the world's largest automotive service organisation, we're transforming the way people buy, sell, own and use vehicles.

The role

We are looking for permanent full-time team member to work Monday 8:00am - 4:30pm and Tuesday to Friday 8am to 4.00pm in our Salvage Vehicle area at our Altona North site. This is a fast-paced role and you will be required to work both outside and inside an operational shed with various terrains, including gravel.

Responsibilities

• Operate a 5-tonne forklift to load, unload & shift vehicles in and around the operational shed and open areas for our onsite Salvage Customers.
• Perform forklift duties on an open loading pad and maneuvering vehicles around the yard.
• Enter stock movements and conduct vehicle stock takes via handheld tech units.
• Maintain the vehicle storage area within our salvage yard.

Skills & Experiences

For us, a good attitude is everything as is drive and passion! We also need the following:

• Have a current forklift and driver's license.
• Strong commitment to Safety.
• Willing to undergo background checks (Police and Work Rights) and a pre-employment medical (including a drug and alcohol test) as part of the recruitment process. Please note: we also conduct random drug and alcohol tests onsite.
• Some knowledge or interest in the automotive industry would be advantageous.
• Basic computer skills.
• Any previous experience with loading and unloading and stock maintenance would be advantageous.
• We offer on the job training to ensure you are successful in the role and other training and development opportunities.
• Our Benefits offerings include Birthday Leave, Volunteering Leave, Service Awards, access to Reward and Recognition platform just to name a few
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - EAP is a professional service that is voluntary, confidential and free of charge to all team members and their immediate family members and dependents 24/7
• Find more benefits at careers.coxautoinc.com.au/pages/benefits

We offer a collaborative team environment where you can thrive, grow and make a meaningful impact.

If you meet the above requirements and are ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.