Yard Person

Dahlsens Building Centres Pty; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off with pay (subject to elig

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for你

Uniform provided

Retailer discounts

Team environment

Recognition and supportive culture

Job summary

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

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will operate forklifts, maintain a hazard-free yard, and sometimes deliver orders, working with our drivers and trade customers to meet on-time, full-order goals.

Qualifications

• Current Forklift Licence (LF) is mandatory.
• Experience in a warehouse or storage yard is preferred.
• Ability to lift 25 kg, up to 40 kg in a dual lift, and perform manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load/unload trucks.
• Move stock and timber around the yard and warehouse.
• Prepare and pull customer orders with accuracy.
• Assist customers in yard, phone, and counter queries.

Skills

Forklift operation

Customer service

Teamwork

Reading tape measure

Job description

Dahlsens Family Group of Companies is a proud, long-standing partner to Australia’s builders, from local trades and serious renovators to large-scale residential and commercial projects. As an Australian family owned and run business, we are committed to supporting the industry and the communities we serve. We offer a true whole-of-house solution, supporting the build from the ground up - from wall frames and trusses through to doors, hardware, windows, roofing, kitchens, bathrooms, and lifestyle cabinetry. We are here to make building simpler, smarter, and more reliable. With a legacy dating back to 1877, we continue to evolve, helping builders get the job done right and this is just the beginning.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Smithfield – 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

As a Yard Person at our Smithfield 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 Smithfield 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 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 & still get paid for it (subject to eligibility).
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family members.
• Uniform provided so you can look the part when customer facing.
• 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!
• Team member discounts may be available (T&C may apply).
• Be part of something strong, we really are growing together.
• Your contribution is valued and celebrated; the company culture lives this.
• Work with a great bunch of friendly people who want to see you succeed.

The successful applicant will be subject to a comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, this may include aPre‑employment Medical Assessment&National Police&Right to Work checks. 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.