Driver and forklift operator

at  Australia Red Cross

• Full time, 38 hours per week, permanent role based at the Derrimut Distribution Centre
• 8:00am – 4:06pm Monday – Friday
• Support the team leader with the day-to-day operations
  About us
  Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation. Our aim is to improve the lives of the most vulnerable people in Australia especially those affected by bushfire, flood and other disasters.
  About the role
  Be part of a team responsible for day-to-day stock movements within the Distribution Centre as well as the delivery and pickup of donations from depots and retail partners. Based in the Derrimut Distribution Centre, you will support the Operations Team Leader with the day-to-day operations of the national distribution facility and work closely with the Merchandise Sorting Team Leader and Logistics Team Leader.

What you will bring

• Recent experience in confidently operating a high reach forklift
• Recent experience in confidently operating a counter balance forklift
• Recent experience in confidently unloading or loading trucks and vans
• Ability to perform a carton pick, pack and dispatch process
• Ability to organise and maintain a put-away inventory storage system
• Knowledge and experience in pallet/stillage control
• Experience driving a vehicle in metro and outer Melbourne for pickups and deliveries would be an advantage

Please note - A current unrestricted driver’s licence and a current valid forklift licence are mandatory requirements for this role.
Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity
Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.
Health & Wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness. And access guided meditation and other wellbeing programs.
Work/Life Flexibility: You can access flexible working arrangements, paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options.
Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses.
Further information
This role is covered by the Storage Services and Wholesale Award 2010 - Level 2. Salary from $54,350 FTE + superannuation + access to salary packaging.
For more information about the role, please contact Mara Tamarangi on 0410 293 888 during business hours only.
Applications for this position will close 11:55pm on 10 June 2024.
Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with different lived experiences, abilities, gender, ethnicity, age, and sexual orientation. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.
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