Despatch Forklift Operator

OneFortyOne; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

OneFortyOne is looking for a Forklift Operator for the permanent night shift at their Jubilee Sawmill in Mount Gambier, South Australia. Responsibilities include loading and unloading goods, ensuring accurate dispatch and adherence to safety protocols. Ideal candidates should possess a High-Risk Forklift Licence and have a keen attention to detail. This position offers a starting hourly rate of $28.64, increasing with experience, plus shift loading.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to safety and following procedures.

Responsibilities

• Relocating finished goods for dispatch and utilizing scanning technology.
• Loading and unloading trucks with timber goods.
• Ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High-Risk Forklift Licence

Job description

Permanent Night Shift position

The OneFortyOne Jubilee Sawmill is one of the largest and most modern sawmills in South Australia, employing local people, and supporting our community.

We believe in an inclusive culture that is rich in diverse thinking, ideas, and experience, and are interested in passionate people with transferable skills and experience gained from any industry.

We’re currently looking for Forklift Operator to join the Despatch team at Jubilee Sawmill in Mount Gambier, South Australia on our permanent night shift crew.

The role:

The position reports to the Despatch, Inventory and Security Manager. As a member of the Despatch team, you will be responsible for ensuring despatch tasks are conducted in an accurate and consistent manner to guarantee that the customer’s product is delivered on time and to its highest quality. Key tasks include:

• Relocating finished goods in preparation for despatching
• Using scanning technology to track despatched products
• Loading trucks with finished timber goods including semi-trailers, B Double and Road Trains
• Unloading trucks with incoming goods

Starting hourly rate of $28.64211 (Classification MGTIG4). Once fully trained and assessed, the hourly rate increases to $30.71605 (Classification MGTIG5). 30% shift loading is also additional.

This role works permanent night shift, 5 x 8 hr per day shifts, Monday – Friday with overtime as required.

To be successful, you must:

• hold a High-Risk Forklift Licence with previous forklift experience desirable
• take pride in attention to detail with the ability to work with accuracy
• have a strong commitment to working safely, with the ability to follow procedures
• be able to work independently as a part of a small team, utilising strong communication skills
• are able to solve problems and adapt to changing situations
• have insightful decision-making skills with the ability to prioritise tasks
• be willing to engage in Chain of Responsibility training and compliance

Our people are key to our success, and we’re passionate about being a great place to work.

To find out more, contact Despatch, Inventory & Security Manager, Wayne Lawson on 0439 912 290.

OneFortyOne encourages applicants of all genders, ages, and cultures, including First Nations people, people with disability, and LGBTIQA+ people.

OneFortyOne acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their deep connections to land, water, and community. We pay our respect to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all First Nations people today.

In Aotearoa New Zealand, Māori communities have a strong spiritual connection between people and the land – the wellbeing of one sustains the wellbeing of the other. We strive to build meaningful relationships with iwi as tangata whenua (people of the land/region), to be responsible intergenerational kaitiaki (stewards/guardians) of the land where our forests grow.