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Illawarra Mercury

Yard Person / Driver

Posted: Oct 16, 2025

Job Description

About Big River GroupThe Big River Group is a publicly listed company with over 120 years in the timber and building supplies industries. Established in the early 1900s, we have established ourselves as a leading supplier of building products and a manufacturer of plywood, hardwood flooring, formply and steel formwork products in Australia and New Zealand.We are looking for a reliable and proactive Yard Person/Driver to join our team at the Albion Park branch. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe and well-organised yard, works well independently and as part of a team, and brings a strong work ethic and attention to detail. If you're looking to join a supportive and growing company, we’d love to hear from you.Your RoleYour role as part of our yard team is to provide ensure orders are picked, packed and loaded onto trucks safely. This includes checking paperwork, cross checking stock to ensure it is correct and communicating with the yard manager if there are any issues. You will be required to retain a forklift license and drivers license and keep it up to date.What You’ll NeedMaintaining a valid forklift license is essentialPrevious experience in warehousing preferred Experience in timber industry advantageous but not essentialStrong teamwork and communication skillsProfessional and friendly demeanourStrong attention to detail: able to pick correct products and cross check Ability to follow and comply with company policies and proceduresStrong time management and reliability Able to pick, load and unload trucks safely and with minimal stock damageCan manage and prioritise jobs when necessaryCompliant with all workplace health and safety policiesBe physically fit and able to perform some manual handling tasks when required What You’ll Receive In ReturnCompetitive salaryAccess to Employee Assistance ProgramOpportunities for career advancementIf you believe you would be the right fit for this role, please apply through the Seek website.Our commitment to Diversity and InclusionAt Big River Group we value equality, inclusion and diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace free of discrimination. All aspects of recruitment and employment are based on competence, performance, merit and business needs.

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