Yard Person

Dahlsens; Nowra; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take a day off on your birthday

Birthday leave paid Day Off

Uniform provided

Safety boots reimbursement up to $120

Employee assistance program

Team member discounts

Education Assistance Program

Excellent team culture

Job summary

Dahlsens Nowra NSW is seeking a hands-on Yard Person to keep our timber yard running smoothly and to help customers. You will unload, organize, and load orders, and ensure safety and accuracy in every step.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you’ll operate forklifts, assist with deliveries when needed, and work with a supportive team in an outdoors-focused role that values initiative and pride in your work.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Forklift Licence (LF).
• Experience in retail, warehouse or yard environment preferred.
• Knowledge of timber and building materials preferred.
• Able to lift up to 25kg (40kg with dual lift) and perform manual handling.
• Work safely and follow Dahlsens processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and load/unload trucks.
• Move stock and timber around the yard.
• Prepare customer orders and manage stock.
• Assist customers across yard, phone and counter.
• Process paperwork per Dahlsens procedures.
• Manual handling of timber and building materials (up to 25kg, up to 40kg dual lift).
• Keep yard, warehouse and sheds neat and hazard-free.
• Deliver goods on time when required.
• Report hazards and incidents via Donesafe.
• Support safety and the 'Circle of Care' initiative.

Skills

Forklift licence (LF)

Customer service

Team collaboration

Read tape measure

Safety awareness

Physical fitness

Timber/building materials knowledge

Job description

Family owned Dahlsens Family Companies has been operating since 1877 and is one of the largest independent suppliers of timber and building materials to many of the best home builders in Australia.

We offer a family-feel culture and work environment that sets us apart from others in the industry. We are part of a 70-site national group, including Dahlsens, Cairns Hardware and Nortruss with over one thousand trusted support team professionals, trade experts, drivers, and yards people. Dahlsens invest in our people, partners, and communities to make a positive and sustainable contribution.

Our people live and breathe the Dahlsens Values daily; Take Responsibility, Grow Together, Everyone Contributes.

145 years of experience, so we know what we are talking about…. keep reading if you are looking for big things.

ABOUT US

Family owned Dahlsens Family Companies has been operating since 1877 and is one of the largest independent suppliers of timber and building materials to many of the best home builders in Australia.

We offer a family-feel culture and work environment that sets us apart from others in the industry. We are part of a 70-site national group, including Dahlsens, Cairns Hardware and Nortruss with over one thousand trusted support team professionals, trade experts, drivers, and yards people. Dahlsens invest in our people, partners, and communities to make a positive and sustainable contribution.

Our people live and breathe the Dahlsens Values daily; Take Responsibility, Grow Together, Everyone Contributes.

145 years of experience, so we know what we are talking about…. keep reading if you are looking for big things.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Nowra – New South Wales
• Full-time permanent opportunity + attractive hourly rate + super + working with an awesome team
• Free uniform and safety boots reimbursement provided up to $120.00
• Be part of a 145 year old organisation that puts its people first and has their best interests at heart

*** Dahlsens Building Centres closes for a mandatory shutdown over the Christmas/New Year period, and as a new starter you are unlikely to have accrued enough annual leave to cover it, so leave without pay may apply - we’ll talk this through with you during the interview process ***

As a Yard Person at our Nowra NSW branch, you will play a hands-on role in keeping our yard running smoothly and making our customers happy. From unloading and organising timber to assembling and loading customer orders, you will be involved in every step of the process to ensure accuracy, safety, and efficiency.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will operate forklifts, maintain a clean and hazard-free yard, and occasionally hit the road to deliver orders, extending our commitment to great service beyond the gate. You will work closely with the wider Nowra team, our drivers, and our trade customers so every order goes out on time and in full.

This is a perfect role for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work, and thrives in a team environment where a proactive, can-do attitude makes all the difference.

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE

• 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 (lifting up to 25kg, occasionally 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 all road and traffic 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 the safety of yourself, your team, our customers and the community

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Current Forklift Licence (LF) (mandatory)
• Previous experience in a retail, 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) throughout the day
• A reliable team player who is energetic, self-driven and takes initiative to solve problems

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us or any Dahlsens team member about this role. We're managing this recruitment directly and aren't seeking agency support at this time.

PERKS

• Take a day off on your birthday and still get paid for it.
• Be part of something strong, we really are growing together.
• Your contribution is valued and celebrated; the company culture lives this.
• An impressive 'Be Well' program supporting you and your wellbeing.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family members.
• Access to our awesome reward and benefits platform with cashback discounts at over 400 retailers such as Adidas, Woolworths, Coles, Ikea, Woolworths, Myer, Rebel Sports + more!
• Education Assistance Program - your development is important.
• Uniform provided so you can look the part when customer facing.
• Team member discounts may be available (T&C may apply)
• Work with a great bunch of friendly people who want to see you succeed.

PLEASE NOTE

The successful applicant will be subject to a comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a National Police & Right to Work.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a zero tolerance to Drugs and Alcohol in the workplace and we do conduct regular random workplace testing.

Only applicants with the Right to Work in Australia will be considered for this position.