Yard Person / Forklift Driver – Hume

About Big River Group

The Big River Group is a publicly listed company with over 120 years in the timber and building supplies industries. Established in the early 1900s, we have established ourselves as a leading supplier of building products and a manufacturer of plywood, hardwood flooring, formply and steel formwork products in Australia and New Zealand.

We are looking for a reliable and proactive Yard Person/Driver to join our team at the Hume Branch. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe and well-organised yard, works well independently and as part of a team, and brings a strong work ethic and attention to detail. If you’re looking to join a supportive and growing company, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Role

Your role as part of our yard team is to provide ensure orders are picked, packed and loaded onto trucks safely. This includes checking paperwork, cross checking stock to ensure it is correct and communicating with the yard manager if there are any issues. You will be required to retain a forklift license and drivers license and keep it up to date.

What You’ll Need

• Maintaining a valid forklift license is essential
• Previous experience in warehousing preferred
• Experience in timber industry advantageous but not essential
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Professional and friendly demeanour
• Strong attention to detail: able to pick correct products and cross check
• Ability to follow and comply with company policies and procedures
• Strong time management and reliability
• Able to pick, load and unload trucks safely and with minimal stock damage
• Can manage and prioritise jobs when necessary
• Compliant with all workplace health and safety policies
• Be physically fit and able to perform some manual handling tasks when required

What You’ll Receive in Return

• Competitive salary
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for career advancement

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your application via SEEK. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Big River Group, we value equality, inclusion and diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. Recruitment decisions are based on competence, merit, performance and business needs.