Yard Person


ABOUT US

Dahlsens Family Group of Companies is a proud, long-standing partner to Australia’s builders, from local trades and serious renovators to large-scale residential and commercial projects. As an Australian family owned and run business, we are committed to supporting the industry and the communities we serve.

We offer a true whole-of-house solution, supporting the build from the ground up - from wall frames and trusses through to doors, hardware, windows, roofing, kitchens, bathrooms, and lifestyle cabinetry. We are here to make building simpler, smarter, and more reliable.

With a legacy dating back to 1877, we continue to evolve, helping builders get the job done right and this is just the beginning.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re on the lookout for a motivated, down-to-earth Yard Person to join our Cooktown team. You’ll be working with heavy building materials and helping local customers get what they need, with friendly service and practical advice.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE

If you’ve worked in hardware or the building industry before, you’ll feel right at home. This role suits someone safety minded, and genuinely customer oriented.

  • Receive, move, store and load stock safely, following our workplace health and safety practices
  • Pick and prepare orders accurately and on time, making sure everything is packed correctly for transport
  • Collate and load customer orders ready for delivery or collection
  • Keep the yard and work areas clean, organised and safe, in line with WHS guidelines
  • Provide consistently high customer service to both internal and external customers

 

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

  • A strong focus on safety and duty of care for your team, coworkers and customers
  • Good physical fitness and the ability to safely lift and manually handle goods
  • Great attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
  • Confidence operating vehicles and equipment within your licence and capability
  • Manual driver’s licence
  • Forklift licence (LF) – essential

PERKS

  • Take a day off on your Birthday & still get paid for it (subject to eligibility).
  • Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family members.
  • Uniform provided so you can look the part when customer facing.
  • Access to our awesome reward and benefits platform with cashback discounts at over 400 retailers such as Adidas, Woolworths, Coles, Ikea, Woolworths, Myer, Rebel Sports + more!
  • Team member discounts may be available (T&C may apply).
  • Be part of something strong, we really are growing together.
  • Your contribution is valued and celebrated; the company culture lives this.
  • Work with a great bunch of friendly people who want to see you succeed.

 

Apply now

Full Time

Job no: 585-2026-0121

Location: Cooktown

Closing Date: Saturday, 6 June 2026