Front End Loader Operator - Day Shift

Front End Loader Operator – Day Shift

We are seeking enthusiastic & reliable Front End Loader Operators for immediate start in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne, for a recycling plant. You will be operating the front-end loader within a warehouse environment.

Benefits and culture

• Monday to Friday 6am -2: 30 pm day shift with overtime potential. Some flexibility required on start time for the first 2 days for training purpose only.
  
• Attractive wage rates including overtime penalties weekly pay.
  
• Immediate start
  
• Career development
  
• Free onsite parking
  
  Duties & Responsibilities
  
• Proficiently operate Front End Loader and Excavator for efficient loading and unloading activities
  
• Complete pre-start checks on equipment
  
• Maintain high standards of safety, health, and environmental practices
  
• Face loading / Load & unload trucks and hoppers
  
• Collaborate with team members to achieve productivity goals and project milestones.
  
• Soil sifting to separate rock and foreign matter.
  
• Soil blending.
  
• Assisting with process work as required.
  
• Labouring duties including some manual handling.
  
• Occasional truck wash duties &general housekeeping
  
  Essential Requirements
  
• Front End Loader / Excavator license with a minimum of 2-3 years’ recent operating experience including a sales loader.
  
• Quarry or recycling experience is highly regarded.
  
• Forklift license is a distinct advantage
  
• Strong commitment to occupational health and safety, Site specific PPE including full coveralls and breathing apparatus when required.
  
• Physically fit and be able to do manual duties.
  
• Flexible and prepared to work overtime to support work requirements.
  
• All applicants must be entitled to work in Australia and be prepared to do a pre-employment drug & alcohol testing if required.
  
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  only those selected for an interview will be contacted, therefore we thank all applicants in advance. LHS embraces and celebrates a variety of cultures. We continue to build a business that reflects the values of equality, built on the knowledge and understanding that everyone is welcome including the First Nations Peoples, and those of all ages, genders, and abilities.