Yard Hand - Tomago Factory - Supaloc

Supaloc delivers high-performance steel framing systems which have shaped and transformed the dreams of Australian families for nearly 30 years. We are the nation's largest supplier of precision-engineered steel framing systems, providing 'end to end' solutions for new home construction across multiple states and have a strong emphasis on working with leading regional brands.

Our company culture is focussed on safety, innovation, and quality.

We are proud to belong to the NEX Building Group, a diverse and expanding organisation with over 1300 passionate employees whose purpose is to build beautiful homes for Australians. Established in 1987 and continuing to evolve both organically and through acquisition, we are well positioned for growth and committed to achieving our vision of being Australia's leading home building group.

About the opportunity

Looking towards further growth, we are searching for motivated people to join our diverse team to help us build better futures for Australians.

• Full-Time Permanent Role (38 hours/week)
• Monday to Friday - Day Shift - 5:30am to 1:30pm
• Opportunities for OT on Saturdays (not mandatory)
• Tomago location
• $29.00/h 3 months training period - $34.03/h ongoing once completing training
• Parking onsite - no travelling required
• Ongoing training provided with a supportive culture

About the role

Reporting to the Factory Manager, Yard Hands in our team play a key role in supporting the safe and efficient movement of steel products in the factory. The key focus of this role to operate forklifts, assist with loading trucks and manage pick-packing tasks within the factory. More specifically, you will:

• Safely operate a forklift to move steel around the yard and the factory
• Manual handling, including 2-person lifts and general stacking
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks
• Work collaboratively with a team, ensuring seamless coordination and timely completion of tasks
• Maintain a clean and organised work environment

About you

You will share a passion for our purpose and be aligned to our core values; Better Together, Be Accountable, People Matter and Think Bigger. In addition, you will demonstrate:

• Excellent work ethic, honest, reliable and punctual
• Experience with forklifts in a manufacturing environment, ideally as a Yard Hand.
• Hold a valid forklift licence
• Comfortable with high volume, repetitive work
• Available to work Monday to Friday - 38 hours a week

We are keen to improve female (and other marginalised groups) representation in our workplaces. If this role appeals to, even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to still apply. We'd love to have a chat with you about your career goals.

Building new homes and better futures for Australians is a true honour and so rewarding. Here are some other rewards and benefits we offer our employees.

Our perks and benefits

We believe that our employee community is a key strength of our organisation, and we aim to attract the best talent to achieve our strategic goal of being Australia's leading residential builder and employer of choice in our sector. We are committed to taking care of our employees, that's why we offer a bundle of benefits:

• Discount on building a home with any of our building brands (after qualifying period)
• Income protection insurance- 100% funded by NEX. Covers up to 2 years at 75% of base salary in case of illness or injury
• Purchased leave - opportunity to apply for up to 2 weeks extra leave each year
• Paid Parental leave - 12 weeks for the primary carer and 4 weeks for secondary carer (we're proud to be industry leading with this benefit!)
• Employee discounts on gym memberships (Fitness Passport), motor vehicles (Mitsubishi), home appliances, energy, health insurance and more
• AIA Vitality health and wellbeing program
• A genuine focus on diversity and inclusion (we're proud of our Women in Construction Program and annual Building Inclusivity Awards)
• Employee assistance program to support your mental, financial and physical wellbeing
• A huge catalogue of online learning and ongoing professional development programs
• NAWIC and HIA corporate membership
• And so much more!

Interested?

The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening and depending on the inherent requirements of the role, may involve the completion of a National Police Check and pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.

Apply today!

If you are determined to make a difference and want to join an innovative and inclusive organisation committed to building better futures, click on the APPLY button. To find out more about NEX Building Group go to nexbg.com.au or follow us on LinkedIn.

Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. NEX Building Group and its brands are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.