Yard Labourer - Montrose - Professional Development Opportunities

About Repurpose It:

Repurpose It exists to make premium quality repurposed materials accessible to everyone. Our mission is to eliminate waste and pollution through closed loop resource recovery and we believe that closed loop waste systems are essential if we are to preserve our resources for the next generations. We recover resources and give them new life via Construction and Demolition, Excavation and Drilling, Road and Rail, Infrastructure Projects, Local Councils, Food and Organics, Construction and Landscaping materials. By partnering with the public and private sectors, our best practice technologies connect waste disposal to materials supply to ensure we deliver a truly closed loop solution to our clients. We invest in technology to dramatically reduce greenhouse gases and environmental degradation to protect the planet for future generations.

About the Role:

We are recruiting a Yard Hand to work at our Montrose site, with a position available in our bark & mulch/soil yard. The Yard Hand plays a key role in contributing to the day-to-day functionality and operational requirements of the yard.

This is a full-time ongoing position, with an immediate start available. This position is rostered for our day shift which is Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm, with Saturday work also available.

Duties will likely include (but not be limited to):

• Communicate with plant operators, truck drivers and the office via UHF radio regarding site operations and movements around the yard
• Assist in unloading the timber vehicles that come into the yard
• Drive forklift when required to unload trucks and move heavy items around the yard
• Report any property damage and defective equipment/vehicles to management/maintenance
• Take all necessary precautions to prevent damage or loss to property, equipment, or vehicles in the yard
• Drive Fire Truck around yard for dust suppression
• Refill Fire Truck after every use ensuring that the water and fuel tanks are left full at the end of the day in case of an afterhours emergency
• Ensure all areas are kept clean and tidy
• Ensure all procedures for dealing with the public and operating plant and equipment are followed
• Ensure appearance, equipment and vehicles are kept clean and tidy

Requirements:

• Forklift license - Essential
• Demonstrated experience in a similar position
• General computer experience and the ability to use mobile devices (tablets/smartphones)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with different stakeholders via UHF, phone, and in-person
• Able to use computers/tablets/mobile to complete pre-starts, sign-in, etc.
• Australian Driver’s License
• Right to work in Australia
• Police check and pre-employment medical including alcohol and drug screening (to be completed during the recruitment process).

Why Repurpose It?

• Competitive hourly rate and access to our employee perks platform providing discounts to a multitude of retailers and service providers
• Employee self-service app
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Employee Recognition Rewards Program
• Opportunities for career development and advancement
• PPE and uniform provided
• Employee Assistance Program for support with counselling, financial and nutritional coaching, and indigenous cultural counselling
• Positive and respectful culture with regular employee engagement activities

How to Apply:

If you feel your skills and experience suit this position, then please click the 'Apply Now' button. Please submit your current resume and cover letter including referee details.

We will be shortlisting for this position as applications are received. By applying for this role, you agree to Repurpose It storing your application in our Applicant Tracking System and we may reach out to you if another role becomes available that you may be suited to.

You must have the right to work in Australia to apply for this position. Recruitment agencies need not apply.

All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a criminal record check (police check). Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Repurpose It is committed to an inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from diverse candidates, including women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, people from multicultural backgrounds, people with disability, veterans, people who identify as LGBTIQ+ and people of all ages.

Repurpose It is a proud equal opportunity employer.

For any questions, please contact Beth Gee at [email protected].