Truck Driver | Pakenham

Job summary

The role involves loading and unloading trucks, securing cargo for transport, and maintaining vehicle logs. Additionally, the driver will perform warehouse duties including picking, packing, and stock replenishment to ensure supply chain efficiency.

Job details

Petstock has established itself as a retail market leader across the pet care industry over the past 20 + years! Integral to providing the best customer service in our stores & to our online customers and the success of our supply chain, starts at our distribution centres! We’re on the lookout for a committed, experienced driver who is looking for a change to a company with a great culture, someone looking at a career move into the transport Industry, or someone with limited experience looking for a new career path. A day in the life… Load and unload trucks, or help others with loading and unloading, operating any special loading-related equipment on vehicles, and using other equipment as necessary such as forklift Maintain logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations Secure cargo for transport, using straps, gates, or covers Picking, Packing & Dispatching of orders to a high standard and pick rate Assist with all stock control processes, including receiving inwards goods, cycle counts etc Work with the team to achieve stock integrity through stock replenishment, date expiry checks, stocktakes etc General warehouse duties as directed Manual labour & repetitive lifting throughout your shift What We Need… HC or HR License Minimum two years’ experience driving a ‘Heavy Rigid Vehicle Be committed to working safely and adhering to our health & safety policies Experience or exposure to chain of responsibility Forklift License preferred but not essential Physically fit as you may be lifting stock weighing up to 20kg A commitment to providing great customer service Availability to work flexible hours Strong interpersonal skills Strong attention to detail skills Exceptional verbal & written communication skills Ability to be flexible in order to meet changing work conditions Ability to prioritise and manage conflicting priorities It’s a great time to join us and we’re excited to introduce you to the Petstock World…if this sounds like you, apply online today! As Part Of The Recruitment Process, You Will Need a printed copy of your driving history Undergo a Police Check Undertake a pre-employment medical, including a drug & alcohol screen Our diversity makes us better...we are a diverse team with varying strengths and an inclusive organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds who wish to be part of a culture where everyone can proudly be themselves. Not the role for you? Feel free to jump on to our career site to view our other vacancies or express interest in future opportunities - https://www.petstockgroup.com.au/careers

What you’ll do

The role involves loading and unloading trucks, securing cargo for transport, and maintaining vehicle logs. Additionally, the driver will perform warehouse duties including picking, packing, and stock replenishment to ensure supply chain efficiency.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an HC or HR license with at least two years of experience driving a Heavy Rigid Vehicle. Physical fitness for lifting up to 20kg and a willingness to undergo police and medical checks are required.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Heavy Rigid Vehicle Driving
• Heavy Combination License
• Forklift Operation
• Cargo Securing
• Picking and Packing
• Stock Control
• Inventory Management
• Customer Service
• Chain of Responsibility
• Manual Handling
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Retail
• Manufacturing
• Trades

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