Seasonal FMC Tanker Driver - Smithton

Join Fonterra Dairy's elite team of professional truck drivers, where safety, customer service, and quality are paramount. As our dairy farmers awaken, so do our dedicated drivers, ready to embark on the crucial task of transporting milk from farm to factory. With our state-of-the-art tankers, we ensure the highest standard of milk is collected for processing, supported by innovative technology like the in-cab Tanker Activity Management System, which monitors driver performance for optimal safety and sustainability.

Operating across Victoria, Southeast South Australia, and Tasmania, our Farm Milk Collection team guarantees the safe, timely, and accurate collection of raw milk. With a fleet of 45 trucks boasting an average age of just 2 years, we maintain NHVR mass management and Maintenance accreditations. Partnering with CMV, our fully equipped workshops ensure top-notch maintenance and repairs, including our latest investment in a new milk metering and sampling system, showcasing our commitment to continuous improvement.

As a valued member of our team, you'll receive comprehensive on-the-job training with ultramodern technology in modern trucks, alongside excellent working conditions, competitive income, uniforms, and a range of other benefits. Join Fonterra Dairy today and experience a supportive environment where your contributions are truly appreciated.

To fulfill this role effectively and safely, your responsibilities include:

• Conducting thorough pre- and post-trip inspections of your truck, ensuring it's in optimal condition, and promptly reporting any maintenance or repair needs.
• Adhering to all relevant transportation regulations and company policies, especially those concerning safety, cleanliness, and quality control.
• Operating your truck safely and efficiently to collect milk from farms and deliver it to designated receiving facilities.
• Maintaining accurate records of your trips, including detailed Runsheets and heavy vehicle work diaries as needed.
• Identifying and promptly reporting any potential risks, incidents, or near misses encountered during your travels.
• Representing Fonterra positively by providing exceptional customer service and acting as a brand ambassador in all your interactions.

These responsibilities ensure the smooth and efficient transportation of milk while prioritizing safety and professionalism throughout the process.

About you

• Must Have a HC License: You need a valid HC license to drive trucks for us.
• Must Know How to Drive Heavy Vehicles: You should have experience driving big trucks to do this job.
• Care About Safety: It's important to be serious about safety and tell us if you see any dangers or close calls.
• Act Professional and Be Friendly: You'll interact with our customers and suppliers, so be polite and helpful.
• Work Hard and Be Flexible: You'll need to be reliable and able to work different shifts as needed.
• Be Ready to Learn and Stay Positive: Stay eager to learn new things and take on challenges with a positive attitude.
• Talk Well with Others: Being able to communicate clearly with your team, bosses, and farmers is important for teamwork.

The benefits of life at Fonterra

Sound good to you? Come and join us, and let's solve for better, together. You, me, us together.

Here at Fonterra, we are committed to growing our people. We value you and your career progression and are excited that you are taking this next step in your career journey with us. We are proud to offer a wide variety of roles across the Co-op, ensuring that no matter what business unit or stage of life you're in, there's a good chance we've got something to suit.

Are you excited about this opportunity, but may only meet some requirements?

That's not a problem. We are committed to growing our internal talent and building a diverse workplace; therefore, we are open to looking at applicants with excellent transferable skills. If that's you, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities.

Sound good to you? We like to see as many jobs as possible filled by our talented existing team, so if you are interested, please apply now so we can continue to solve for better, together.

You, me, us together.

*** Please note: To be considered for this position, you must already have the legal right to live and work in Australia ***