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James Hardie Industries is the world’s #1 producer and marketer of high-performance fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions.

Proudly providing Australian Made fibre cement to the market for over 100 years.

As a local manufacturer, trusted innovator and industry leader James Hardie empowers homeowners and trade professionals to achieve dream modern homes with premium quality solutions that deliver endless design possibilities, trusted protection, and long-lasting beauty.

Here at James Hardie, we are committed to achieving high standards in safety ZERO HARM, quality and machine efficiency within our manufacturing plants.

The Opportunity:   

As a Forklift Driver you will be responsible for complying with the mobile plant site rules including daily Forklift Pre-start checklists and maintain machine line to ensure operations is not affected.

You will hold a current valid Forklift License with at least 12 Months experience and be open to the opportunity to be trained and upskilled as a Machine Operator.

You will be open to work across a day and night shift and also be flexible to work across a rotating shift pattern. 

What the role involves:

• Loading and unloading of stock and putting stock away
• Forklift pre-start checklist daily
• Placing gluts onto packs to assist in the loading
• Splitting packs
• Sorting through damaged stocks
• High attention to details as you will be rearranging leaning stacks and auditing of stack height
• Ensure that quality standards are met in accordance with Product Specification
• Accurately record and maintain data on relevant reports/forms
• Collect relevant reject samples from production runs
• Manual handling of up to (20kgs)
• General housekeeping duties

 What you will need:

• Hold a valid Driver’s License and own vehicle 
• Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of safety in the workplace
• Be open and willing to do manual labouring around the plant as required
• Excellent attention to detail with strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Manufacturing & warehouse background experience highly regarded 

Benefits working @ James Hardie:   

• Bonus scheme for all eligible employees
• Product discounts
• 2 Volunteer days per year
• Plenty of employee rewards and benefits including a rewards and recognition program
• Online shopping discounts
• Access to thousands of free self-development modules via James Hardie University
• Free annual health checks
• Employee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family members
• Hassle free, no cost and confidential access to our onsite psychologists & physiotherapists (specific sites)

Application closing Date: Wednesday 23rd April 2025 

As part of our recruitment process, a talent pool will be created for applicants who have been identified and assessed for a range of similar roles across our plants.

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