22 Apr 2021

MC Truck Drivers – Withcott Seedlings-19747 ( Withcott Seedlings )

POSTMANS RIDGE, TOOWOOMBA, Australia

80k - 110k + Super

Expired

Key Selling Points:

Growing Business
Mercedes-Benz Actros prime movers
Deliveries Direct to Farmers

Job Summary:

We have a position in our Logistics Department for experienced MC drivers to drive Mercedes-Benz Actros prime movers. Home base for all prime movers is located at Withcott Seedlings site itself.

Withcott Seedlings is located approximately 15 minutes east of Toowoomba and is a leading supplier of vegetable seedlings to the horticultural industry across the eastern seaboard of Australia.

Due to continued growth, we have positions in our Logistics Department for experienced MC drivers to drive Mercedes-Benz Actros prime movers. Home base for all prime movers is located at Withcott Seedlings site itself (Drivers will need to live in relatively close driving distance to site).

Success in this role will centre on your ability to safely and efficiently operate vehicles, whilst delivering quality seedlings to our customer base in a timely manner.

This role will require interstate travel and will require you to be available for weekend work as required. You will also be required to unload and reload with multiple drops required on the trip.

Your Responsibilities will include:

Driving vehicles to customer farms and unloading according to individual site requirements
Liaising with management on deliveries required and scheduled delivery times
Ensuring all delivery paperwork is on hand and signed off by customers at the time of delivery.
Raising any plant quality concerns with management and QA
Maintenance of records to ensure compliance with legislative requirements around Fatigue Management
Working safely and effectively whilst delivering plants on time
Carry out prestart checks daily on vehicle and trailers as well as keeping the vehicle clean and tidy.
Be an advocate for quality outcomes and continuous improvement, suggesting efficiency improvements to the logistics operations

To be successful in this role you will ideally have:

MC experience driving B doubles and current driver’s licence
A current forklift licence – able to load and unload using forked tractors and forklifts on farm
Experience operating tractors with front end forks
Good communication, organisation and time management skills
A positive attitude and happy disposition willing to be part of a team
Customer facing experience, being a professional representative of the company
Basic computer skills to clock on and off using a phone app for Time and Attendance systems and electronic logbook systems

For further information about Withcott Seedlings please visit our website www.wseedlings.com.au

The success candidate will have rights to live and work in Australia.

To apply resume and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.