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General Information

Job Type
Permanent
Business
Laminex Australia
Location
NSW - SYD - Parramatta & Western Suburbs
Job Reference
36503
Posted Date
10-Apr-2024
Closing Date
10-May-2024

Description

Our Australian Made Story: 
As we celebrate our 90th anniversary, Laminex remains a staple in the Australian manufacturing scene, much like the early days of Vegemite. Our journey through the decades has seen us play a significant role in shaping the nation's design landscape, contributing to the warmth and character of homes across Australia. Recognized globally as a "Great Place To Work," we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment, emphasizing diversity and personal growth.


Where your story starts: 
Due to recent business growth, we currently have an available for an enthusiastic, self-starting Forklift driver / Store Person to join our close-knit team in our Sydney Distribution Centre located in Prospect, Sydney NSW.  

This is a manual picking role first, with forklift duties second - all employees will be required to perform manual lifting /labour duties and you will spend approx. 20% of your time on a forklift and 80% of your time off the forklift manually picking orders. 

Working AFTERNOON SHIFT,  Monday-Friday in a full-time position, your primary responsibilities will be loading and unloading of our trucks, racking, manually picking orders (non-forklift work) and general forklift duties.

Standard hours for this role will be 3.54pm - midnight with occasional OT. All afternoon shifts will receive a 15% loading
.

Role you’ll play: 
We are looking for a people focused and safety minded person who is ready to join a leading business in a pivotal role. 

You must have a keen attitude and willingness to learn new things along with the following skills and experience:

  • LF Forklift licence (required) with min 6 months experience loading and unloading trucks
  • Must be willing to perform manual lifting and manual picking duties. Only 20% of your time will spent on a forklift
  • Experience loading and unloading oversized / non-standard pallet sized goods
  • Must be able to work autonomously 
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Physically fit as there is some manual lifting involved in this role
  • Exceptional awareness of safety in the workplace

Rewards & Advantages:
  • A generous 26-week paid paternity leave policy, followed by a supportive 4-day week at 80% capacity.
  • A vibrant work-life in a clean, safe and supportive workplace 
  • Exclusive discounts on products from Fletcher Building's esteemed brands.
  • A great hourly rate + afternoon shift penalty rates 

Your Next Step:
Are you the proactive force we seek, ready to thrive in our collective? Connect with us. Apply, and you'll soon hear from Lachlan at Laminex Australia. We honour every application in our Circle Back Initiative, ensuring you're always valued.

Apply Now and Shape Your Future with Laminex.

Lachlan Baldwin (Laminex) - Talent Scout