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General Information

Job Type
Permanent
Category
Logistics/Transport
Business
Laminex Australia
Location
NSW - Albury, Wodonga & Murray
Job Reference
36756
Posted Date
23-Jul-2024
Closing Date
23-Aug-2024

Description

Our Australian Made Story

Celebrating our 90th anniversary, Laminex stands as a cornerstone in Australian manufacturing, paralleling iconic brands like Vegemite. Over the decades, we have significantly shaped the nation's design landscape, enriching homes with warmth and character. Globally recognized as a "Great Place To Work," we foster an inclusive and supportive work environment, emphasizing diversity and personal growth.

Today, Laminex products are ubiquitous, found in hospitals, shopping centres, restaurants, and homes. We manufacture and supply a wide range of products for commercial and residential use, including laminate, engineered stone, and veneers, ensuring beautiful and practical spaces for all Australians.


About the Role

The Laminex Albury (Thurgoona) Distribution Hub, one of six similar sites nationwide, is integral to our national warehouse and international supply chain. We have an opening for an experienced HR Truck Driver with a forklift license at our Thurgoona site.

We seek a safety-minded, customer-focused individual ready to join our leading business in a pivotal role. A keen attitude and willingness to learn new skills are essential.

This is a full-time, 38-hour week dayshift role, with possible overtime. Our warehouse operates from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, so your shift will fall within these hours.


Primary Responsibilities

  • Uphold Laminex safety and wellbeing values, operating under the belief that "all injuries are preventable."
  • Work and communicate effectively within a team environment.
  • Deliver products using a modern fleet of HR trucks to our valued customers across an extensive delivery area.
  • Confidently operate a Heavy Rigid Truck.
  • Load and unload trucks.
  • Perform general warehouse duties, including accurate picking and packing of orders.

Ideal Candidate

  • Safety-first attitude.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Minimum 6 months of experience in a similar role.
  • Current Heavy Rigid (HR) truck license and good driving record.
  • Forklift license (or willingness to obtain one).
  • At least 3-6 months of counterbalance forklift experience.
  • Physically fit with the ability to safely perform manual handling and lifting tasks.

Perks & Benefits

  • Enjoy 26 weeks of fully paid parental leave, with a transition to a 4-day work week at 80% capacity.
  • Access significant discounts on Fletcher Building products, including Laminex, Stramit, and Tradelink brands.
  • Benefit from a 40-hour workweek with flexible start times from Monday to Friday.

Join Our Journey

If you are robust yet adaptable, a proactive leader eager to take on a pivotal role within our supportive team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now, and Lachlan from Laminex Australia will be in touch. Your dedication deserves acknowledgment, and as part of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.

Apply now!