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Job Title


Forklift Driver


Company : Knauf Australia


Location : Hervey Bay, Australia


Created : 2026-02-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

About YouLocated in or near Hervey Bay.Prior experience within the Distribution & logistics Industry is highly desirableExperience with Microsoft Office and SAP is highly desirableAbility to work from the Hervey Bay site full time (Mon-Fri - 6am-3pm)What you will need to join usFull andUnrestricted Australian working rights - We do not offer visa sponsorshipValid Police CheckValid Forklift licenseBe physically fit and comfortable with manual handlingSuccessful completion of pre-employment medicalWhy you will LOVE working at Knauf AustraliaCompetitive base salary + super14 weeks Parental Leave (primary carer)Yearly Pay ReviewAccess to discounts on Health Insurance, Gym Memberships, Qantas lounge, Novated leasing and trade discountsCareer Development and Training opportunitiesFree onsite parkingAbout the RoleAs a Customer Service Operator Forklift Driver you will report to the Trade Store Manager, where you will be responsible for distribution activities through the daily operations of the Hervey Bay trade store.Some tasks as part of this role include:Hand unloading plasterboard as an offsiderDealing with Customers face-to-face & over the phonePicking & Packing orders on a daily basisRegularly check & make up ordersReceipt goods & checking off paperwork while maintaining due diligenceLoading/unloading customer vehiclesMaintain operational equipment and report any faults or damage to managementRecord and report any customer complaints to the Trade Stores Manager regarding product and / or service via Knauf''s complaint and customer proceduresAssist with stock take / inventory counts process to ensure accurate inventory records are maintainedGeneral warehouse duties & housekeepingAbout UsKnauf is one of the world''s leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, gypsum wallboard systems, plasters and accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, floor screed, floor systems, and construction equipment and tools.With more than 250 production facilities and sales organizations in over 90 countries, 40,000 employees worldwide. The Knauf Group is without doubt one of the big players on the market in Europe, the USA, South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia.Next StepsIf you would like to be considered for the position, please click "apply" and Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by a member of our talent team.Please note, applicants must have full entitlements to work in Australia. As part of the recruitment process, police and medical checks for security clearance pertaining to specific job requirements will be conducted for successful applicantsWe are committed to celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Please let our team know if we can adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.