Despatch Forklift Driver

Riddoch Highway Forklift Driver Full time

About Timberlink:

Timberlink Australia & New Zealand is a sustainable leading softwood timber products manufacturing and distribution business, employing over 600 people. Our world class manufacturing sites are located close to some of the best renewable plantation pine resources in the world - Bell Bay in Tasmania & Tarpeena in South Australia. Our fit-for-purpose indoor and outdoor plantation pine products are suitable for building new homes, renovation projects and other industrial manufacturing applications including packaging, pallets, and furniture components.

At Timberlink we embrace innovation, and this drives our constant growth. We are currently building two purpose-built manufacturing plants to adjoin our existing facilities at both of our sites. Complementing our already diverse range of products, we will be manufacturing new timber products including cross laminated & glue laminated timber (NeXTimber) and wood-plastic composite decking & screening, expanding our business into new markets in 2023. These products will take Timberlink from being primarily a structural timber manufacturer to a structural engineered timber products and solutions business.

About the role:

Our South Australian mill is situated in Tarpeena (about 20 minutes from Mount Gambier) and currently has over 250 employees on site. We are now searching for a skilled Despatch Forklift Driver to join our team working on a rotating roster between day and afternoon shift.

What we require you to have:

  • Valid High Risk Forklift licence with experience in moving large packages of material (timber products highly preferable)
  • An outstanding safety record and ability to demonstrate safe forklift operation practices
  • An ability to work unsupervised for long periods
  • An eye for detail and accuracy
  • Own car and licence
  • The ability to interpret and follow written instructions
  • Exceptional communication, numeric and literacy skills
  • Positive attitude with a strong work ethic
  • Understanding of Chain of Responsibility (desired)

What we can offer you:

  • Pathways through structured on the job and off the job training
  • Excellent working conditions
  • Opportunity to work with an experienced and dedicated team

Timberlink is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage all applicants with the RIGHT TO WORK in Australia to apply (Australian residency or a valid AUS work VISA).

If you would like to know more, or wish to apply for the role, please submit your application including your cover letter and CV to careers@timberlinkaustralia.com.au.

www.timberlinkaustralia.com.au

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