BEN FURNEY FLOUR MILLS – NEWCASTLE
About Us
Here at Ben Furney Flour Mills, we are big on country values. Honesty, integrity, hard work, caring for others, delivering on our promises, and going the extra mile matter to us.
We value our people and their ideas. We want our staff to be fulfilled in their work and be with us long-term. We are a family business, and consider our team family, too. We want everyone to contribute so that we can deliver the best possible experience to our customers, from paddock to packaging.
We are proud to be Australia’s leading family-owned flour manufacturer and distributor, and as we continue to grow, we seek the right people to join us.
The Role
Our food service company, based at Cameron Park, requires a casual delivery driver who is enthusiastic, customer-focused and understands WHS.
The casual position will be up to 30 hours per week based on business demand. It’s an early start at 4.00 am and an early finish at 11 am – 12 noon, giving you the afternoon to yourself.
Your primary responsibilities will be:
Undertake daily delivery
Individual unloading of deliveries by hand
Accurate completion of delivery paperwork, pick and pack orders if required
Other duties as delegated by the manager
The Essentials:
You have an MR Truck licence & a Forklift Licence
You have a minimum of 12 months of experience driving medium rigid trucks in metropolitan areas with a good driving record (you must supply evidence)
You have an excellent attitude
You are a team player and have the ability to work unsupervised
You are able to start work at 4 am
You are physically capable of repeatedly lifting and carrying items up to 25kg
You have excellent knowledge of Newcastle and the Hunter region street networks
You must pass a police check and be eligible to work in a food handling environment
The Desirables:
You have mechanical knowledge
You have some basic computer skills
You have strong communication skills
You are flexible and willing to undertake a variety of tasks
You work well without supervision
You are self-motivated with a passion for learning
Employee benefits:
Experience Before You Decide: Join us for a paid two-day on-site immersion where you’ll get to see behind the scenes, meet the team, and explore how we work—so you can make an informed decision about whether we’re the right fit for you.
Comprehensive health, wellness, and safety program for you and your family
Emerging leaders academy
Annual career development planning
Biannual feedback
6-month induction
Flexible work options
If you meet the criteria outlined above, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your current resume along with a cover letter that clearly addresses how your qualifications align with both the essential and desirable skills listed in the job description.
NO SPONSORSHIP IS PROVIDED FOR THIS ROLE
Must have permanent Australian work rights and be willing to undergo pre-employment checks
Previous applicants need not reapply – we have your application on file
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Initial phone call with the Recruiter (20-30 mins)
Meeting with manager (1 hour)
HATS Assessment (20 mins)
Reference Checks
Job Offer
