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Truck Driver

Date Posted: Feb 01, 2025
Yearly: $ 75,000 - $ 85,000
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    Location Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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    Job Type: Full Time
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    Shift: Full time
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    Career Level: Experienced Professional
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    Positions: 1
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    Experience: 2 years
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    Gender: Male
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    Degree: Certification
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    Posted: 445d+ ago
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    Job Post Expired: Mar 02, 2025
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Job Description

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Truck Driver to join our busy seafood business based in Richmond, South Australia. The role involves the collection and delivery of seafood across Adelaide and regional South Australia, including regular trips to Port MacDonnell (South East S.A.) and Pondalowie Bay (Yorke Peninsula).
This is a full-time position offering a salary between $75,000 and $85,000, with 11.5% superannuation included. The ideal candidate will have experience in handling seafood,including species identification, sorting, grading, and packaging, alongside excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manoeuvring trucks safely into position for accurate loading and unloading of seafood products.
  • Loading and unloading vehicles using appropriate lifting and handling equipment.
  • Strictly adhering to all safety requirements when handling seafood products, equipment, and vehicles.
  • Performing regular quality and safety checks on the truck to ensure operational standards are met.
  • Estimating and managing load weights to comply with vehicle capacity limitations.
  • Ensuring goods are securely stowed and covered to prevent any damage during transit.
  • Verifying pickup and delivery documentation, inspecting the condition of goods, identifying seafood species, and checking their grade, size, and quality.
  • Sorting, grading, icing, packaging, or repackaging seafood upon receival and as required before delivery.
  • Obtaining certification for deliveries when required.
  • Communicating effectively with team members, clients, and suppliers to ensure smooth and accurate delivery processes.
Skills and Qualifications Required:
  • A current HR (Heavy Rigid) driver’s licence.
  • Ability to manage and maintain energy levels, especially during the busy summer peak period.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for coordinating deliveries and completing documentation.
  • Proven experience in following and upholding workplace health and safety regulations.
  • Self-motivated with strong initiative, able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • In-depth knowledge of South Australian fish species, including the ability to identify quality, grade, and size.
  • Flexibility with working hours to meet seasonal peak demands.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay – $28–$30 per hour plus superannuation.
  • Stable full-time role with consistent hours and reliable daily schedule.
  • No overnight stays – start and finish from the same location every day.
  • Full training provided on vehicle use, delivery/collection process and safety procedures.
  • Supportive work environment with a well-maintained fleet and helpful team.
  • Overtime and extra earning potential available based on performance and workload..

Skills Required

Company Overview

SAMTASS SEAFOODS PTY LTD
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Samtass Seafoods Pty Ltd is a family-owned Australian seafood company based at 201–203 Richmond Road, Richmond, South Australia. The business, also known as Samtass Bros Seafoods, has its origins in 1936 when founder Tom Andonas began sourcing fish f... Read More

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The Truck Driver collects and delivers seafood across Adelaide and regional South Australia, including Port MacDonnell and Pondalowie Bay. Tasks include loading and unloading seafood, securing goods, and maintaining accurate delivery records.

Yes, the Truck Driver inspects seafood, identifies species, sorts and grades products, applies icing and proper packaging, and ensures all goods meet quality standards before delivery.

Yes, drivers conduct regular truck safety checks, manage load weights, communicate effectively with team members and clients, and strictly follow workplace health and safety procedures.

A current HR (Heavy Rigid) driver’s licence is essential. Candidates should also have experience handling seafood, knowledge of South Australian fish species, and strong communication skills.

Key skills include strong verbal and written communication, self-motivation, flexibility in working hours, attention to detail, and adherence to safety and load management procedures.

Yes, drivers must maintain energy during long drives, handle lifting and loading equipment safely, and perform physical tasks efficiently while securing seafood products.

The company offers a supportive, team-oriented environment with a well-maintained fleet. Drivers start and finish at the same location, avoiding overnight stays, and collaborate closely with a helpful team.

Drivers receive competitive pay ($28–$30 per hour plus super), stable full-time hours, comprehensive training on vehicle use and safety, and opportunities for overtime and extra earnings based on performance.

Yes, drivers gain hands-on training in seafood handling, delivery procedures, and safety practices, providing professional growth and the chance to develop expertise in transporting perishable goods.
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