Loader / Assembler - Edinburgh - K&B

Company description:

The Metcash story began from the humble origins of our first family-owned corner store in 1927. And for almost 100 years since then, we've been backing independents and strengthening the communities we operate in.

Today, Metcash (ASX: MTS) is Australia and New Zealand's leading independent retail partner and wholesaler in the food, liquor, hardware, and tools industries, with sales of $19.5 billion in FY25. We provide our network with marketing, purchasing, warehousing, distribution and systems support

Job description:

K & B Timber & Hardware Pty Ltd (previously Keith Timber Group and Banner Mitre10) is a corporate business with a massive presence in timber and truss manufacturing as well as retail trade and hardware in South Australia. K & B Timber & Hardware Pty Ltd currently expands across 20 sites across SA.

The Role

This is a full-time position available across Monday to Friday and is available for an immediate start.

We are seeking a person to work in our busy distribution site in Edinburgh where they will assist the team in assembling and loading of customer orders to trailers. The person we are seeking will have a positive attitude and be able to demonstrate a strong work ethic.

The successful candidate will need to be a reliable self-starter with a proven history of steady work. We are looking for someone who is not afraid of physical work and understands the demands of working within the building industry; they must be able to work as part of a small team and contribute to the business.

Being part of a close-knit transport team, you will have the ability to work autonomously and together with other assembler/loaders, tray top drivers and semi truck drivers. You will spend majority of your shift on a forklift (side loader and front loader) loading tray tops and semis with uneven loads. This will involve you planning loads and working with timber packs, roof and floor trusses and more that can range in size and include lengths of 15m or more. In this industry, no two loads are the same and therefore, this role takes care, skill and precision. Our loaders and assemblers are highly regarded and are major contributors to our business success.

This position is ideally suited to an experienced assembler/loader who has previous experience working with uneven loads and that include items of more than 10m long.

Benefits and perks

• Great location in a developing area with plenty of parking
• The opportunity to be a part of an industry leader in technology and quality
• Supportive, small and friendly team environment
• Ongoing training and development
• Remuneration based on level 6 of the timber industry award
• Good hours with the opportunity for overtime

Skills and experience

• Current forklift license is essential
• Experience using front loader and side loader forklifts
• Experience handling large items such as roof and floor trusses and packs of timber (no one load is the same!)
• Dogging ticket (desirable but not essential)
• Effective communication skills
• Above average hand speed and hand skill
• A keen eye for detail
• Experience working with timber or similar (advantageous but not essential)
• Experience using picking sheets or customer order forms

How to Apply

If you pride yourself on your ability to multitask and prioritise under pressure, are punctual and reliable, take pride in your work and you are focused on providing a high level of customer service then submit a cover letter and resume via the "Apply" button as you are exactly the person we are looking for!

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.