Yard Coordinator (Laverton)

Richie Bros; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Richie Bros in Melbourne is seeking a dependable Yard Associate to support vehicle intake, preparation and movement on the lot. You will perform light maintenance, operate forklifts if trained, and ensure vehicles are clean and documented for auction.

You will follow safety rules, work in varying conditions, and assist visitors with directions. This role requires teamwork and reliable attendance in a fast-paced auction environment.

Qualifications

• Must follow safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to interact effectively with customers and staff.
• Strong team player with reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle check-in by recording and filing information on incoming vehicles.
• Detail (thoroughly clean) vehicles to improve their appearance for auction value.
• Operate passenger vehicles safely to move them around the facility.
• Numbering, preparation and setup for weekly/biweekly auction.
• Recover keys, license plates, and store them appropriately.
• Assist visitors by guiding them to the right person for assistance.
• Perform basic forklift/loader operation.
• Adhere to all company policies and safety rules.
• Read and understand safety and maintenance documents to ensure safety compliance.
• Remain alert to hazards with heavy equipment and vehicles.
• Meet daily/weekly/monthly performance goals.
• Capable of learning to operate a forklift where not required.
• Interact effectively with customers and towers.
• Capable of light vehicle maintenance.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Customer service

Forklift operation

Vehicle handling

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

• Vehicle check-in by recording and filing information on incoming vehicles being assigned to the facility.
• Detail (thoroughly clean) vehicles to improve their appearance for purposes of enhancing their value at auction.
• Operate passenger vehicles in a safe manner for the purposes of moving the vehicles around the facility and/or participating in drive-through auctions.
• Numbering, preparation and set up for weekly/biweekly auction.
• Recover keys, license plates, and other information or objects from vehicles at the facility and store them in the appropriate locations at the branch.
• Assist visitors by providing appropriate guidance and/or directing them to the appropriate person for additional assistance.
• Perform basic forklift/loader operation.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Reads and understands documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and other procedural documents, and ensures adherence to applicable safety and environmental rules in order to provide a safe business for customers and employees.
• Remain alert to potential hazards associated with heavy equipment and other vehicles operated in assigned work area.
• Meets key performance metrics, including daily, weekly, and monthly goals
• Must be willing to learn how to operate a forklift (may not be required in certain facilities)
• Capable of interacting effectively and supportively with customers & towers.
• Capable of performing and/or assisting with light maintenance of vehicles.
• Must be able to perform activities that involve stooping, bending, standing, and walking for reasonable periods of time.
• Ability to work in varying climates, weather conditions, and walking surfaces, inside and outside.
• General mechanical knowledge of makes and models of vehicles required.
• Ability to function well as part of a team.
• *Valid driver’s license & ability to operate vehicles (may not be required in certain facilities).
• Ability to apply appropriate use of security, maintenance, and safety procedures to protect Company and customer assets.
• Ability to apply appropriate use of personal protective equipment (i.e., safety gloves, safety glasses).
• Ability to avoid accidents by recognizing potentially unsafe situations and responding appropriately when accidents occur.
• Ability to follow appropriate industry specific regulations related to the handling of hazardous materials.
• Acts as a role model and coaches, mentors, and manages a team of accounting specialist in the execution of department and company goals (non-people management).
• Duties are subject to change, based on business needs.
• Flexible and willing to perform other tasks as assigned