Work
HC Truck Driver
Port Lincoln
Intro
Yumbah Clean Seas is a global leader in full cycle breeding, production and sale of Yellowtail Kingfish (YTK, Seriola lalandi), renowned world-wide for its premium quality fish. Our company is recognised for innovation in Yellowtail Kingfish farming and our operational footprint includes a Hatchery at Arno Bay, multiple farm sites on the Spencer Gulf, a Seafood Processing Facility in Adelaide where our group support functions are also located. Our product is marketed under the Spencer Gulf Kingfish brand, one of the world’s premium seafood products.
Now proudly part of the Yumbah Group, this is an exciting opportunity to join Australia’s leading aquaculture business committed to sustainability, innovation and regional employment.
About the Role
Based in Port Lincoln, this position will be responsible for driving a HC Heavy Vehicle within and around the Port Lincoln area and to and from Arno Bay.
Duties include loading and unloading feed, nets, fish stock and operational inventory as well as general maintenance of equipment and yard work. Additional responsibilities include assisting with net maintenance, rope work and other day-to-day shore-based activities which require a good level of physical fitness.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced and versatile HC Driver seeking a diverse role within in a committed team environment. Aquaculture or fishing industry experience will be highly regarded.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing effective transport service with a focus on safety, operational needs, cost effectiveness and time management
- Ensure compliance with Yumbah Clean Seas WHS practices, policies and procedures
- Load hauls to and from Arno Bay including some overnight weekly stays
- Operate forklifts to load/unload trucks, move inventory around depot/feed store and freezers, unload/load various boats
- Liaise with skippers on boat requirements/etas
- Operate CV Crane, daily inspection, fill in log, report faults
- Perform maintenance checks and required documentation on Heavy Vehicles and Plant
- Document all receipt of goods
- Maintain effective relationships with suppliers and customers
- Wash down, clean and maintain trucks, load restraint equipment, signage
Required Certifications and Skills
- Current HC Truck Licence and proven experience
- CV Crane and Dogging Licence
- Forklift Licence
- Thorough understanding of laws covering dangerous good transport, crane operation, dogging duties and forklift operation
- Thorough understanding of Chain of Responsibility
- Good written and oral communication
- Thorough organisational skills and ability to prioritise and schedule work
- Good problem-solving ability with an outcome focus
- Ability to maintain safe work practices
- Good level of physical fitness required for a variety of duties
- Ability to work a rotating 5 days on/2 days off Roster including some weekend work
Why Yumbah?
- Opportunity to contribute to a sustainable, future-focused industry
- A values-led business with a strong, supportive team culture
- Training and development to support your career growth
Next Steps
If you would like to apply for this role, please lodge your application via Seek
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