Supervisor

Visy Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Visy is seeking a hands-on Operations role to manage the day-to-day material flow at our busy recycling plant in Melbourne. This full-time role focuses on loading, forklift operation, and safe work practices to meet daily targets.

You will operate counterbalance forklifts and front-end loaders, process load dockets, and maintain a clean and safe work area in a collaborative team environment. Applicants must hold LF forklift certification and a valid driver’s licence, with an EWP Yellow Card

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage 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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team player

Communication skills

Autonomous work

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Front end loader

Job description

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this hands on role supports the running of the day to day operations and manage material flow of our busy recycling plant whilst driving safe work practices. This is a full time permanent position working day shift hours.

What You Will Do:

• Manage 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.