About Big River Group
Big River Group is a publicly listed Australian company with more than 120 years of experience in timber, building materials and prefabricated construction solutions. With manufacturing and distribution sites across Australia and New Zealand, we are recognised for our commitment to quality, innovation and exceptional customer service across commercial, civil and residential markets.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Yard Person / Forklift Operator to join our Mt Druitt team. This full-time role supports day-to-day warehouse and dispatch operations.
You will be responsible for accurately picking and packing orders, loading and unloading trucks, and ensuring goods are dispatched safely and on time. You will work both independently and as part of a team to maintain efficient warehouse operations.
In this role, you will:
- Delivering and collecting building products to customers and job sites safely, on time, and with a professional approach
- Loading and unloading goods accurately using forklift, manual handling techniques, and crane where applicable
- Securing loads correctly using approved load restraint methods, completing load checks, and ensuring safe placement and weight distribution
- Completing delivery documentation such as manifests, dockets and proof of delivery, and communicating any delays, access issues or delivery concerns early
- Conducting basic daily vehicle checks and keeping the vehicle clean and operationally ready, including reporting any faults or maintenance needs promptly
- Supporting warehouse and yard operations when not on the road, including receiving and checking incoming stock, put away, picking, packing, staging orders and preparing goods for dispatch
- Maintaining a clean, organised and safe warehouse, yard and loading zone, and reporting hazards, incidents or near misses
- Following all safety requirements, including WHS policies, site procedures, road laws, fatigue obligations and Chain of Responsibility requirements
What You’ll Need
- Previous experience warehousing/picker/packer advantageous
- Previous experience in the timber and hardware industry advantageous
- Forklift license is essential
- Exceptional communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to follow direction, work as a team and independently
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Accurate and efficient when picking orders
- Knowledge of manual handling and health and safety practices
- Proactive in identifying issues and suggesting alternative processes
- Exceptional face to face customer service is essential
What You’ll Receive in Return
- Full-time, permanent position
- Stable employment within an established national business
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity for growth and development
- Free onsite parking
Interested?
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 or Employment Hero. 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 an inclusive and diverse workplace free of discrimination. All aspects of recruitment and employment are based on competence, performance, merit, and business needs.
