• Casual
• Based in Unanderra, NSW
• Current NSW Driver's Licence & Forklift Licence
• Hourly rate is $24.60 plus casual loading where applicable (Distribution Enterprise Agreement 2015, Team Member Grade 2)

What We Do

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services and has been assisting people experiencing disadvantage in NSW for more than 130 years. Our people reach out to the most vulnerable in our community through our Conferences, Special Works and Vinnies shops. The Society's mission is to shape a more just and compassionate society by offering a 'hands up' approach to people in need respecting their dignity, sharing our hope and encouraging them to take control of their own destiny.

About the Service

The St. Vincent de Paul Society NSW has recently entered into a contract with Tomra/Cleanaway to provide over the counter and bulk handling collection facilities as part of the state wide Container Deposit Scheme (CDS).

The NSW Container Deposit Scheme is a State Government initiative to reduce the impact of drink container litter. The Return and Earn is the largest litter reduction scheme introduced in NSW, and will help meet the Premier's goal of reducing the volume of litter in the state by 40% by 2020.

The CDS warehouse site is a new centre for receiving bulk deposits of recyclable drink containers to be counted and sorted onsite using specialised equipment. The warehouse serves the local region in which it is based and forms part of the Society's NSW Container Deposit Scheme.

The Role

A primary objective of the role is to provide a high level of customer service to members of the public who utilise the Return & Earn service. Key responsibilities will include:

• Receiving deposits of recyclable drink containers from customers and partner sites;
• Carrying out all tasks related to the collection, storage and transportation of recyclable drink containers collected from partner site;
• Operating warehouse equipment e.g. forklift, etc. and carrying out related duties in accordance with strict work, health and safety procedures;
• Managing point of sale, reverse tap and refund transactions where appropriate;
• Supporting and implementing directions from Supervisor with collection and sorting of recyclable drink containers at CDS locations.

This role will report to the Container Deposit Scheme Site Supervisor. Please click here to view the position description.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide outstanding customer service
• Experience working in a role following set processes and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to meet production requirements
• Capacity to perform manual tasks within a warehouse environment
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and also independently
• Understanding or work, health and safety requirements within a warehouse environment
• Experience in using forklifts and be in possession of current Forklift Licence
• Willingness to uphold the ethos and mission of the Society
• Current Drivers Licence and Forklift Licence

Come and join our team!

We believe our employees are key to our success and in return we offer:

• Job satisfaction working as part of a team making a difference to people's lives in an organisation that cares about people.
• In addition to excellent learning and development programs, as a large purpose driven organisation we provide opportunities to grow your career across a range of teams and services.
• Supportive, friendly and values driven team environment and culture.

Prior to an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including reference checks, a Police check, Working with Children check, Health Declaration and/or a medical check, Right to work in Australia check. The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society's commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People.