DZ Loader/Unloader

Our story began with a passionate idea that we could change the world.... And to be honest, we’ve never stopped believing that... In 1986 it was a simple concept that microbiology teamed with innovation and clinical contribution could eliminate an issue that was profoundly impacting the healthcare industry – HIV acquired through needle-stick injuries.

In Australia, we lived out our dream. Investing years into R&D to create the safest containment system in the world and taking on the industry status quo to petition for higher standards in sharps protection, we witnessed an 80+ percent reduction in disposal-related needlestick injuries nationwide. And then we kept going...

Duties and Responsibilities:

• • Always Park trailers on level ground before loading or unloading items.
  • When reversing, use both side mirrors and ensure there are no pedestrians in pathway or likely to travel into, if unsure, always get out of the truck to check.
  • Make sure you blow your horn while backing up.
  • Driving speed should be at walking pace (no more than 10 Km per hour.
  • Secure loads in such a manner that prevents damage to the products and truck.
  • Make sure the brakes are applied and wheels are chocked.
  • Always check if the floor of the loading area is safe.
  • Open the truck door and level the dock plate for the loader/unloader to start the loading / unloading. Report any problems with the truck to your supervisor immediately . Wait until the driver is out of the truck and levels the dock plate before any loading/unloading is done.
  • Use correct equipment like dollies or pump truck to remove items.
  • Make sure the dock plate is levelled properly.
  • Make sure safety chains are properly in place when no trucks are in docks.
  • Once task is complete, remove the truck from the dock.
  • The driver will close the back door of the truck, remove the dock plate and then move the truck.
  • Keep area and plant tidy and clean
  • Build orders and load orders onto truck - Pallets / Kits / Transporters.
  • Conduct Safety audits
  • Candidate must be willing to provide coverage on routes when needed

Skills and Qualifications

• Must have valid DZ licence
• Clean Abstract
• Must have the ability to continually stock/unstock materials in racking or to the floor.
• Assist in loading drivers with stock for their routes
• Unloading drivers as they arrive to the plant with waste and store in proper areas
• Ideal to have a valid forklift licence
• Must be willing to provide coverage on routes when needed
• Basic computer skills
• Previous warehouse experience is an asset
• Experience order picking, and packing of shipments
• Comfortable lifting upto 20 - 45 lbs repetitively
• Great attitude and reliability are very important
• Has great attention to detail - Keep appropriate records and reports.
• Must be flexible to work a variety of hours 1pm- 9pm, 3pm - 11pm or 5pm - 1am Mon - Fri.

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.