Driver and Forklift Operator

3 days ago

Derrimut, Australia Australia Red Cross Full time

Full time permanent role, 38 hours per week
- 8:00am - 4:06pm Monday - Friday
- Support the team leader with the day-to-day operations
- $27.83 per hour + super + access to generous salary packaging to increase your take home pay

About us
Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation. Our aim is to improve the lives of the most vulnerable people in Australia especially those affected by bushfire, flood and other disasters.
About the role
Be part of a team responsible for day-to-day stock movements within the Distribution Centre as well as the delivery and pickup of donations from depots and retail partners. Based in the Derrimut Distribution Centre, you will support the Operations Team Leader with the day-to-day operations of the national distribution facility and work closely with the Merchandise Sorting Team Leader and Logistics Team Leader.
What you will bring
- Demonstrated experience in confidently operating a high reach & counter-balance forklift
- Experience in unloading or loading trucks and vans
- Ability to perform a carton pick, pack and dispatch process
- High attention to detail with the ability to organise and maintain a manual inventory storage system
- Knowledge and experience in pallet/stillage control
- Experience driving a Truck (Car Licence Vehicle) in metro and regional areas for stock collection and delivery (knowledge of Melbourne CBD and surrounding suburbs an advantage)
- Light Rigid Licence (or willingness to obtain one) preferred

Please note - A current unrestricted driver’s licence and a current valid forklift licence are mandatory requirements for this role.
Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity
**Financial wellbeing**: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging via Maxxia. This can potentially reduce the amount of tax you pay each year and leave you with more disposable income in your pocket. Salary package expenses like rent, utilities, groceries, and school fees - up to $15,900 per year.
**Health & Wellbeing**: Discounts available through a variety of insurance providers. Access to health education resources via programs like Converge and Headspace. Memberships available to Fitness Passport, which provides affordable and unlimited access to more than 1,600 gyms, pools, and leisure centres across Australia.
**Work/Life Flexibility**: You can access a paid ‘Me’ day just for you in addition to a wide range of other paid leave options.
**Career development**: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses.
Further information
This role is covered by the Storage Services and Wholesale Award 2020 - Level 2. Salary from $55,861.52 FTE + superannuation + access to salary packaging.
For more information about the role, please contact Mara Tamarangi on 0410 293 888 during business hours only.
Applications for this position will close on Friday, 8 August 2025
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Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with diverse lived experiences, abilities, genders, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.
Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer. Click here to find out more.

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