Forklift Operator

Description:

Cairns Hardware is a long-standing family owned and operated business 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 any others in the industry. We are part of a 60-site National group with over 1400 trusted support team professionals, trade experts, drivers, and yards people. To find out more about us click here.

The founders of the organisation are all about investing in their people, partners, and community to make a positive and sustainable contribution to Australia.

Our business is built on a set of values that create the foundation for everything we do ; Take Responsibility, Grow Together, Everyone Contributes.

You’ll work closely with Branch Management to provide an efficient and timely delivery service to our customers. You will get the opportunity for ongoing training to further develop hardware knowledge and the chance to work in different areas of our business.

Prior experience with hardware, or within the building industry is essential. The role is well suited to someone with confidence who enjoys working with people.

• Receive, move, relocate, store and load stock in keeping with the company workplace health and safety practises

• Prepare orders for delivery in an accurate and timely manner, including being appropriately packaged for transport

• Collate and load customer orders ready for delivery or pick up by customer

• High level of customer service to all internal and external customers at all times

• Undertake regular product training with market leading brands

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• High awareness of site safety and duty of care for your team, staff and site visitors

• Physically fit with the ability to safely lift loads and manually handle goods

• Exceptional attention to detail coupled with high level of accuracy

• Operate vehicles in accordance with relative licences and abilities

• Manual Vehicle Licence

• Forklift Licence (LF) Essential

• Finally have a ‘hands on’ with a 'can do' attitude

• Staff and fuel discount schemes offered

• Everyone gets paid to take a day off for their birthday

• Uniform provided, so you can look the part

• Ongoing training with plenty of opportunities for people with the right attitude

• Job security from a long-standing respected employer in the Cairns region

PLEASE NOTE

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

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

If this sounds like the right job for you, click the 'Apply for this job' now and include your Resume and Covering Letter.