Straddle Crane Operator

4 weeks ago

Hamilton, New Zealand Kmart Full time

**Brighter Futures Start Here**

At Kmart it’s not just what you do, it’s who you are that makes every day living brighter.

You’ll be joining a diverse team who come together to collaborate globally around tech. With six purchases made every second, you’ll feel the impacts of the work you’ll do for our millions of customers every day. We’re focusing on being a customer-led, digitally enabled retailer. Our teams are working with really cool tech from AI/machine learning, IoT, cloud first solutions, to 3D virtual reality product checks and human sized robots named Tory. Join our team, choose your own path and work on projects that excite you.

**Join the team**

We’re looking for Straddle Operators to join us to at our brand new purpose built Distribution Centre in Ruakura from July onward.

As a Straddle Operator, you’ll be working on your own for long durations with a radio as your only communication mechanism. Your office is a small cab suspended 13 meters above the ground where you need to climb up and down a ladder to take your breaks.

You’ll be predominantly working Monday - Friday on day or afternoon shifts, with potential weekend work during peak periods.

**What you'll be doing**
- Operating the straddle safely on day or afternoon shift, with rotation to other tasks within functions of the DC
- Operating the container yard management system (CYM) to locate and move containers within the yard
- Ensuring container plans are set up for the devanning crews
- Completing and maintaining pre-operational log book checklists
- Working on our forklifts to move product around the site as required

There will be extensive training for you upon commencement, both on site and simulated, to understand the new site layout and how to operate a Kalmar straddle crane, prior to the DC opening in September.

**To be successful in this role you'll have**:

- Minimum of 1 year experience in Straddle Operation, or proven similar heavy machinery driving experience and container yard management experience. Full Straddle training will be provided
- Experience in fast moving logístical environments
- Flexibility and willingness to jump between Straddle and DC operations as required
- A great work ethic and a positive attitude
- Willingness and ease of working at heights
- Good communication skills
- Great time management skills and the ability to work unsupervised
- The ability to meet deadlines
- A willingness to follow standard operating procedures
- Demonstratable adherence to strict health and safety procedures

**Benefits we'll offer you**:

- A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Bunnings, and Officeworks
- A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible products
- Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health - with over 60 suppliers
- We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why everyone gets the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
- A dynamic learning and support program
- Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor
- A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
- Wesfarmers is Kmart's parent company and each year eligible employees can elect to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement
- Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group

**We're here to make everyday living brighter**

From humble beginnings in Burwood East, Victoria, in 1969, we're now an essential part of 300 communities, and proud of it From bedding to apparel to kitchenware and beyond. We're designing and creating the products people reach for every day. In-store, online, or Click & Collect - getting the products we love into the hands of happy customers is what we aim to do best. From the remote outback to coastal towns and big cities, and everywhere in-between. We're progressive in our pursuit to create seamless customer journeys for satisfied shoppers.

**A place you can belong

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