Who we are

Cleanaway is Australia’s largest waste management organisation with over 7,500 employees working at over 400 sites. We have been around in Australia for over 50 years, delivering solutions that offer extraordinary benefits not just for our customers, but for our communities and environment we live in. Cleanaway provides sustainable waste management solutions to a range of customers including councils, small businesses, large corporate entities and government agencies.

Why Cleanaway

• Part time, permanent role
• Your choice of working either 2-3 days per week (alternating fortnight) or 4 hours per day
• Flexible start times eg 6am or 10am
• Safe and reliable fleet maintained in our modern workshops, with onsite parking, PPE and uniform provided
• Great team environment: with monthly team catch ups over breakfast and an employee of the month program
• Zero harm safety culture: the safety, health and wellbeing of our people and the communities where we operate are our first and foremost consideration
• Great company benefits: Employee discounted share purchase scheme, company discounts, salary packaging, flu vaccinations, EAP and more
• Australia’s largest waste management company: career, training and development opportunities
• Company commitment to diversity and inclusion programs: 18 weeks paid primary carer leave top up and options for flexible work

About the role

Based at our Greenacre branch, we are seeking a Recycling Operator/Forklift Operator to join our team in a part time, permanent capacity.

As a Recycling Operator, you will be responsible for:

• Operation of equipment, such as forklifts
• Processing of recyclable fibre and plastic to enable compaction
• Unloading and loading of trucks and containers
• Back up weighbridge operator when needed
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping

About you

To be successful in the role, you will have the following:

• LF Forklift Licence
• Computer skills
• Opportunity to develop into a front end loader operator but not necessary
• Commitment to safety
• Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team

Cleanaway’s “Zero Harm” Safety culture means that we care about the safety of people on our sites: we have a zero tolerance to drugs and alcohol. Shortlisted candidates must be prepared to undertake a full pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol screening as well as a National Police Clearance if required.

Cleanaway is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages and values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from First Nations peoples, mature age and early careers, and people from all cultural backgrounds. Females are encouraged to apply.

Don’t waste another minute - come and join us in our exciting journey towards a sustainable future! Simply click the Apply button below or visit www.cleanaway.com.au and let's make a positive impact together!