Yard & Forklift Operator — Timber, Deliveries & Service

Dahlsens Building Centres Pty; Griffith City; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off (paid)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Uniform provided

Retail discounts via platform

Team member discounts

Strong company culture

Job summary

Dahlsens Building Centres Pty is seeking a Yard Person for our Griffith, NSW branch. You will unload, organise timber, assemble and load customer orders, and ensure safety and accuracy across the yard.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will operate forklifts, maintain a hazard-free yard, and assist with deliveries. This role suits someone who enjoys outdoor work, is proactive, and works well in a team.

Qualifications

• Current Forklift Licence (LF) is mandatory.
• Previous experience in a warehouse or storage yard environment preferred.
• Product experience with timber and building materials preferred.
• Vehicle licence preferred.
• Strong customer service ethic and a friendly, helpful approach with builders.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail, accurate order picking and safe use of equipment.
• Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure.
• Physically capable of bending, lifting, balancing, kneeling, crouching and carrying – including lifting up to 25kg (and up to 40kg in a dual lift).
• Reliable team player who is energetic and takes initiative to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Forklift operation, including loading and unloading of trucks.
• Movement of stock and timber throughout the yard.
• Pulling and preparation of customer orders and general stock management.
• Assisting with customer questions across the yard, phone and counter.
• Processing paperwork in accordance with Dahlsens processes and procedures.
• Manual handling of timber, plasterboard and other building materials (up to 25kg, up to 40kg in a dual lift).
• Keeping the yard, warehouse and sheds neat, tidy and hazard-free at all times.
• Delivering goods to customers on time when required, adhering to road regulations.
• Reporting hazards, near misses and incidents promptly via Donesafe.
• Living the 'Our Circle of Care' principles – See, Say, Listen, Stop – and looking out for safety.

Skills

Forklift licence

Warehouse experience

Timber/building materials

Vehicle licence

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Tape measure

Physical fitness

Team player

Tools

Forklift operation tools

Job description

Dahlsens Building Centres Pty is seeking a Yard Person for our Griffith, NSW branch. You will unload, organise timber, assemble and load customer orders, and ensure safety and accuracy across the yard.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will operate forklifts, maintain a hazard-free yard, and assist with deliveries. This role suits someone who enjoys outdoor work, is proactive, and works well in a team.