The Team's Board Report - Mainfreight

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notes are matched up with the
invoices, I label the freight and
attach the invoice. I consolidate all
loose cartons on mixed pallets so
they are ready to be sent over to
our Transport business for
distribution. I speak with MFD
throughout the day in order to
ensure we have the right pick-up
vehicle for our freight. We have
been working very hard on this
communication with MFD to ensure
this process runs smoothly.
One of the things I like about
working for Mainfreight is the
culture. I see this as a valuable tool
not only at a branch level but also
out in the market place as a selling
tool for the company.
Dicko in action
As a team we still have a number of
challenges to conquer this year and
I am confident that we have what it
takes to have a rewarding and
Sydney Road (Melbourne) – Colm Scully and Brad Greer
What a whirlwind seven months it
has been here at Mainfreight
Sydney Road. From the opening
day until now, it feels like we have
not had a moment to sit back and
reflect on some of the great
achievements the team here has
made. The team has put in some
long hours, shown a huge amount
of dedication and now the results
are really showing through.
Like everyone in the Group, we
have had a real focus on our
housekeeping over the last few
months but unlike most we started
in a position of a new warehouse
and we had to maintain it at the
standard we received it in. As a
team we decided that we wanted
to keep this as one of the best
successful year. I’m looking forward
to it! Thank you again to the team.
examples within the Group and
ensure that we would be happy
to show it to any customer, either
existing or prospective.
As we to look towards the rest of
the year there is a lot of hard work
ahead but we look forward to
growing into the remaining space in
our warehouse and exceeding the
goals we have set for ourselves.
Perth – Jesse Gray-Morgan
Over the last three months we have
conducted a comparison between
the electric counter balance fork-lift
versus the traditional gas powered
fork-lifts. Naturally the team were a
bit sceptical but, as always, we’re
keen to bring new efficiencies to
our business.
The results of the electric fork
hoists speak for themselves:
• No dust/fumes/heat from
machines
• Cannot wheel spin machine/
minimal tyre wear
• Very quiet
• Full charge lasts around 8 hours
(warehouse conditions)
Cost wise in warehouse conditions
our gas trucks use 5 tanks per
week ($150) compared to the rate
of $4.25 per charge ($21.25).