Delivery Driver and Warehouse Assistant

The Y Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation with leading services in childcare, fitness, schools, housing, hospitality, youth recreation and community programs.

We are a vibrant, active community organisation, seeking to make a positive difference by providing each and every person with the opportunity to be healthy, happy and connected.

The YMCA Schools’ Breakfast Program began in September 2006 with the support of the Clem Jones Group and Foodbank Queensland. The program started at five state schools in the heart of Logan, deemed by Education Queensland as ‘most in need’ of a breakfast program. Our aim is to ensure students are provided with the best opportunity to make the most of their education and develop healthy eating habits.

YMCA Schools’ Breakfast Program are recruiting a committed Delivery Driver and Warehouse Assistant to join our diverse and enthusiastic team on a Casual basis (up to 22 hours per week on school days) in Kingston.

About the role

Are you a reliable and safety-conscious driver who enjoys being on the road and making a difference in your community? Join our team as a Delivery Driver and Warehouse Assistant, where you'll play a key role in providing essential delivery services to Y Schools across Southeast Queensland.

What will my time look like?

• Operate a two-pallet refrigerated truck – (truck licence is not required)
• Deliver food supplies to schools
• Undertake manual tasks such as lifting, stacking, packing and loading products
• Collect food donations from donors, when required
• Assist with general warehouse responsibilities
• Assist with food quality control checking and associated administration tasks
• Assist with supporting and directing warehouse volunteers, students & visitors

Am I a good match?

• Previous experience in a role with a high volume of driving required
• Available to work in a flexible role, start times from 7am
• Minimum shifts are 4 hours up to 7.5 hours
• Ability to work Monday to Friday, No weekends
• Due to the Nature of the YMCA Schools’ Breakfast Program no work available on School holidays
• Good communication, administration and numeracy skills
• Open Manual and Automatic Driver’s License including a 3-pallet truck
• Current Positive Notice Blue Card; or willingness to obtain
• Current National Police Check; or willingness to obtain
• Ability to be flexible in terms of swapping shifts and taking on additional shifts when required

What’s in it for you?

Achieving our community support and inspiring young people motivates and thrives us to work hard and be the best at what we do.  Overall, working as a Delivery Driver and Warehouse Assistant making a significant difference in the lives of students and contributing to the success of the community.

Here’s what on offer?

• Join a supportive, inclusive and passionate team in an organisation making a difference.
• Free gym membership which includes our fitness classes
• Employee Benefits Program
• Discounts for all Y OSHC Services and Day Care Facilities
• Discounted banking and loan rates
• Discounted private health insurance with Medibank
• Opportunity to participate in and give back to Y programs
• Enjoy a discounted overnight stay at George William Hotel
• Counselling Employee Assistance Program

We are an inclusive workplace and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We all belong at the Y!

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel safe and be safe. As a Child Safe organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a working with children check. 

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources

Applicants are advised that it is an offence for a person disqualified or suspended from holding a blue card to commence or continue in regulated, child-related employment.