Description:
About us:
Norco is a 100% Australian, Farmer Owned Dairy Co-Operative that supports our communities and customers through a ground up approach. This starts with producing quality nutritional and agri solutions for our farmers, continues through our quality-controlled production facilities and ends up delivering Australia’s best tasting dairy to our customers and communities we are proud to serve.
Since 1895, every product and breakthrough has been powered by generations of employees who are inspired to make a real difference. We offer a friendly work environment and the opportunity to work with household brand names Australian families have come to know and trust.
About the role:
Norco is seeking an experienced Heavy Combination (HC) truck driver to join the team at our milk manufacturing and distribution centre operations based in Labrador on a casual basis. Reporting to the Transport Supervisor, you will ensure all operational and safety procedures are followed to ensure our customer orders are 100% in spec, in full and on time.
Why should you join the team at Norco?
- Work for a successful, secure and reputable Australian company
- Be a part of a friendly, supportive and hardworking team
- Access to company discounts and savings via our reward and recognition platform
- Access to our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Enjoy a competitive hourly rate
What skills and experience are required to succeed in this role?
- Hold an HC Licence, essential minimum requirement.
- Forklift Licenses, highly desirable for multi-tasking across various shift configurations.
- Experience in complying with COR standards for work hours, fatigue management and load security.
- Ability to plan and organise routes, taking into account other fleet scheduling activities.
- Experience completing heavy vehicle checks including monitoring trailer fridge motors.
- Physically fit for manual aspect of role (i.e. moving pallets / crates of approximately 100 kg’s) with understanding of correct manual handling procedures.
- Understand Distributor order picking procedures and loading sequence for multiple orders.
- Understand Back Dock standard operating procedures for cartons, crates and pallets.
- Punctual and reliable for early morning, day or afternoon shifts.
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Model safe work practices and compliance with all Norco policies and procedures.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A GREAT CAREER WITH NORCO, APPLY NOW:
Please submit your application by detailing a little about you, your work experience, and include any qualifications that may be relevant. Please address each of the selection criteria stated in the advertisement as this assists us match you with the right opportunity.
At Norco, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce to create better outcomes for all.