Forklift Operator / Yard Person

The Role

We’re looking for a reliable and safety-focused Forklift Operator / Yard Person to join our team in Port Melbourne. This is a hands-on role offering variety across forklift operations, warehouse duties and exposure to plant operations.

This is a primarily forklift-based role, working with palletised cement and concrete products in a fast-paced yard and warehouse environment. You’ll play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly – from loading trucks to supporting the packing line. You’ll be part of a small, collaborative team and have the opportunity to broaden your skills into plant operation over time.

This is a permanent, full time role working a 4 x 10hr set roster (Tuesday – Friday 0600 – 1600).

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to load/unload trucks and move palletised goods safely and efficiently
• Pick and prepare orders accurately using packing slips
• Monitor and support the automated packing line as required
• Undertake general yard and warehouse cleaning (including ride-on sweeper)
• Perform manual handling tasks (e.g. rework of non-conforming product, partial pallet builds)
• Complete pre-start checks and basic equipment maintenance
• Assist with stocktakes and inventory control
• Follow Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and all site safety requirements

About You

If you enjoy staying active, working as part of a tight-knit team and taking ownership of your work, this is a great opportunity to build your skills in a busy manufacturing environment. Ideally you’ll bring:

• A current Forklift Licence (essential)
• Experience in warehouse operations, particularly truck loading/unloading
• Strong focus on safety and situational awareness
• Ability to work in a physically demanding, hands-on role
• Good attention to detail and accuracy when picking orders
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn plant operations (highly regarded)

Our business

Recently acquired by Adbri, Independent Cement and Lime is an industry leading supplier of raw material and cement-blended products which have been supplying a wide range of industries across Victoria and NSW since 1987.

Adbri is majority owned by CRH and is a market leader in the manufacture and supply of construction materials and industrial minerals which has been building a better Australia since 1882. Adbri's respected brands employ over 2800 people nationally producing cement, lime, concrete, aggregates, concrete products and industrial minerals. 

About CRH

CRH (NYSE: CRH) is the leading global provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing 80,000 people at 4,000 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in North America, Europe and Australia. As the essential partner for transportation and critical infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune Global 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE.

Creating a safe and supportive diverse workforce

Adbri recognises that diversity in our workforce drives innovation, encourages creativity and better equips us to be Always Ready. We are committed to increasing diversity within our workforce and our industry.

We will be progressively short listing - if this role looks like it could be your next role, apply now.

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