Yardsman - Forklift Operator

The role

The Yardsman / Forklift Operator is an integral member of the yard team and is responsible for the safe and efficient movement and despatch of masonry products.

We realise the importance of developing our team and if you display the desire to develop and progress your career with Adbri Masonry, there will be opportunities to do so.

Based at our Townsville site, this full-time permanent role will require flexibility to work varying start times to cover the current yard operational hours of 5.00am to 4.00pm. There is also the possibility of Saturday shifts as and when required.

We offer competitive remuneration and benefits, company uniform and a friendly team environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, health and environment standards are maintained
• Follow correct work procedures at all times
• Operation of forklifts for the movement of goods to/from the work area
• Quality Assurance and packaging of outgoing goods
• Ensure yard and inventory is maintained in a neat and orderly fashion
• Participate in periodical stock take activities
• Follow established procedures for documenting and/or reporting work performed, hazards, and incidents
• General labouring, housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Load and unload trucks safely and accurately
• Move palletised masonry products within the factory and yard
• Complete basic documentation associated with the dispatch of orders

What you will need to succeed

• Training and experience in forklift operation
• Self-motivation and a willingness to learn
• Ability to communicate confidently with various staff
• Commitment to ensuring safety, health and environment standards are maintained
• Understanding and use of appropriate manual handling techniques

Our business

Adbri Masonry is Australia’s leading concrete products manufacturer supplying quality concrete bricks, blocks, pavers, retaining walls, erosion control products and architectural masonry solutions.

Adbri Masonry is a fully owned entity of Adbri Limited; a constructions materials and industrial minerals manufacturing company who has been building a better Australia since 1882. Adbri's portfolio of respected brands employs over 1500 people nationally and provides the cement, lime, concrete, aggregates, concrete products and industrial minerals that allows us to be always ready for the next challenge.

Adbri are majority owned by CRH, the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing 80,000 people at approximately 3,390 operating locations in 28 countries CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe and is growing its presence in Australia.

Creating and supporting a diverse workforce

Adbri Masonry recognises that diversity in our workforce drives innovation, encourages creativity and better equips us to respond to the challenges facing our industry. We are committed to increasing diversity within our workforce and our industry.