Today Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, drylining systems, plasters and accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, floor screed, floor systems, and construction equipment and tools. With more than 300 production facilities and sales organisations in over 90 countries, 40,000 employees worldwide, and sales of 12.6 billion Euro, the Knauf Group is without doubt one of the big players on the market – in Europe, the USA, South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

About the Role:

Knauf is looking for an experienced Distribution Operator to join our supply chain team. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure in join our high performing business based in Port Melbourne, VIC.

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, this role is responsible for distribution activities through the daily operations of the Port Melbourne Distribution Centre, in accordance with the Company’s strategic plans, operating budgets, procedures and policies.

If you enjoy being part of a team, have a strong organised work ethic and have experience in forklifts handling large loads, we want to hear from you.

Some duties include:

• Loading and unloading vehicles with a 3T and 8T forklift as part of goods inwards/ outwards processes
• Some manual handling to assemble loads as required
• Ensuring Chain of Responsibility requirements are met
• Participate in stock take functions and inventory control
• Maintain compliance to the Management System and relevant procedures
• Check and process orders with diligence and accuracy
• Ensure validity and compliance within our SAP system
• Maintain operational equipment and report any faults or damage to management
• Loading/Unloading pallet racking with high reach forklift.
• Gatehouse duties and traffic marshal/load checking

Requirements:

• Team player, attention to detail, time management and organization skills
• Forklift license and experience in large load handling (6m long plasterboard sheets)
• Physically fit & comfortable with manual handling
• Plasterboard experience preferred but not essential
• Preferred experience on 8T forklifts with 4 tynes
• Day shift (10am – 6pm)
• Excellent communication skills
• Enjoys working in a team environment
• Safety mindset and can do attitude

On offer:

• Excellent hourly rate + OT Penalties
• Day & Afternoon shifts available
• Yearly Pay review
• 14-week Parental Leave (Primary Carer)
• High organic internal growth promoted within
• Great work life balance

Please note, applicants must have entitlements to work in Australia, as part of the recruitment process, police and medical checks for security clearance pertaining to specific job requirements will be conducted for successful applicants.