Driver and Forklift Operator

• Newly created position due to growth
• Permanent full-time role (Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:06pm)
• Pay from $28.27/hour + super
• Increase your take-home pay through generous salary packaging benefits

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.

Each year, we rescue 450 tonnes of clothing from landfill, give opportunities to 5000 volunteers, and generate funds to help Red Cross support vulnerable people in Australia and around the world.

About the role

As our Derrimut Distribution Centre continues to grow, we are now expanding our Operations workforce. Join a team of 30+ staff and volunteers responsible for the day-to-day movement of stock within the Distribution Centre, along with the delivery and collection of donations from depots and retail partners.

In this role, you will support the Operations Team Leader and work closely with the Merchandise Sorting and Logistics teams to help keep our national distribution facility running efficiently.

What you will bring

• Demonstrated experience in confidently operating a high reach & counter-balance forklift
• Experience in unloading or loading trucks and vans
• Ability to perform a carton pick, pack and dispatch process
• High attention to detail with the ability to organise and maintain a manual inventory storage system
• Knowledge and experience in pallet/stillage control
• Experience driving a small truck or van in metro and regional areas for stock collection and delivery (knowledge of Melbourne CBD and surrounding suburbs an advantage)
• Light Rigid Licence
• Comfortable navigating and utilizing various computer systems and applications such Microsoft Suite and Inventory Management Systems.

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 via Maxxia. This can potentially reduce the amount of tax you pay each year and leave you with more disposable income in your pocket. Salary package expenses like rent, utilities, groceries, and school fees - up to $15,900 per year.

Health & Wellbeing:Discounts available through a variety of insurance providers. Access to health education resources via programs like Converge and Headspace. Memberships available to Fitness Passport, which provides affordable and unlimited access to more than 1,600 gyms, pools, and leisure centres across Australia.

Work/Life Flexibility:You can access a paid ‘Me’ day just for you in addition to 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 2020 - Level 2. Salary from $55,861.52 / annum + superannuation + access to salary packaging.