Operations Officer - Forklift (VIC)

About us

Manheim is Australia's market leader in the provision of automotive remarketing services, with an unrivalled range of products, services, and expertise.

As one of Australia's leading providers of automotive remarketing services, Manheim caters for the needs of a diverse range of industry sectors. We provide comprehensive remarketing solutions for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, light and heavy trucks, motorcycles, boats, and recreational vehicles as well as machinery, plant, and equipment. Manheim also provides specialist services to the insurance industry for the remarketing of damaged items from these sectors.

Manheim is a Cox Automotive Brand, the world’s largest automotive service organisation, we’re transforming the way people buy, sell, own and use vehicles.

The role:

We are looking for permanent full-time team member to work Monday 8:00am – 4:30pm and Tuesday to Friday 8am to 4.00pm in our Salvage Vehicle area at our Altona North site. This is a fast-paced role and you will be required to work both outside and inside an operational shed with various terrains, including gravel.

Responsibilities:

• Operate a 5-tonne forklift to load, unload & shift vehicles in and around the operational shed and open areas for our onsite Salvage Customers.
• Perform forklift duties on an open loading pad and maneuvering vehicles around the yard.
• Enter stock movements and conduct vehicle stock takes via handheld tech units.
• Maintain the vehicle storage area within our salvage yard.

Skills & Experiences:

For us, a good attitude is everything as is drive and passion! We also need the following:

• Have a current forklift and driver’s license.
• Strong commitment to Safety.
• Willing to undergo background checks (Police and Work Rights) and a pre-employment medical (including a drug and alcohol test) as part of the recruitment process. Please note: we also conduct random drug and alcohol tests onsite.
• Some knowledge or interest in the automotive industry would be advantageous.
• Basic computer skills.
•  Any previous experience with loading and unloading and stock maintenance would be advantageous.

Our benefits?

• We offer on the job training to ensure you are successful in the role and other training and development opportunities.
• Our Benefits offerings include Birthday Leave, Volunteering Leave, Service Awards, access to Reward and Recognition platform just to name a few 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – EAP is a professional service that is voluntary, confidential and free of charge to all team members and their immediate family members and dependents 24/7 
• Find more benefits at careers.coxautoinc.com.au/pages/benefits 

We offer a collaborative team environment where you can thrive, grow and make a meaningful impact. If you are looking for a fun, challenging and rewarding opportunity to build your career, apply now and make your mark! 

 If you meet the above requirements and are ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.