Yard Operator
Job no: 513295
Work type: Full Time
Location: Melbourne - North
Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. As Australia’s leading recycled and kraft paper manufacturer, Visy Pulp and Paper is a big part of our business. Our integrated recycling and manufacturing operations means we collect paper and cardboard from households and businesses and turn it into up to 100% recycled paper.
The opportunity:
Join our Visy Paper Mill team in Coolaroo, VIC, one of five Visy Recycle Pulp & Paper mills located across Australia. This is a
- Permanent full-time position,
- Rotating Roster of 4 on 4 off (every 7 cycles get 2 weeks off!)
- 12 hour shifts (7 to 7)
As a Yard Operator, you will play a vital role, operating a Front End Loader/Skid steer and a forklift with grab attachment to support production. Reporting to the Production manager your key responsibilities will include:
- Loading raw recycled material into conveyors using the front end loader or skid steer and ensuring consistent output with production needs
- Manage the safety practices of the Yard including traffic management, contractor supervision, storage, maintenance etc.
- Load and unload deliveries of materials from internal and external parties
- Operating forklift with a grab attachment safely
- Ensuring equipment is correctly maintained and maintenance is performed regularly.
- Maintain safe work and operating practices, and a high level of housekeeping at all times.
- Regularly review work processes and assist in identifying improvements.
What you will bring to the team:
As our Yard Operator you will ideally have prior experience operating a Forklift, Front End Loader and/or Skid Steer (desirable but not essential). You have a positive attitude, strong work ethic and the ability to work well as a team and independently. We also are looking for those who:
- Able to work autonomously, own your work and provide guidance to others
- Is happy to work a 12-hour rotating roster of days and nights permanently
- A problem solver with good attention to detail and an eye for accuracy.
- Proven ability to work in a physically demanding and fast paced environment.
Benefits:
In return, we offer an attractive weekly wage and a rotating roster for work life balance. As a Visy employee you will also have access to a range of health, wealth, and lifestyle services and discounts.
If this sounds like something you are interested in, please APPLY NOW!
Please note that only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.
You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history
check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).
Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that
embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
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