A huge congratulations to Kokatha Mining Services (KMS) workers Alex Denny and Kirsty Sultan, who have successfully obtained their Reach Stacker Licences.
A reach stacker is a specialised, heavy-duty vehicle used to lift, move and stack large containers in ports, rail yards and storage terminals. Operating one requires specialised knowledge and training, so this is certainly not your basic licence or ticket!
Alex and Kirsty are two of four Kokatha people recently recruited to KMS and contracted to work with Aurizon as part of a new labour hire arrangement. Initially, the team was employed to drive water tankers and carry out dust suppression work, but their roles have continued to grow and expand.
With their new Reach Stacker Licences, Alex and Kirsty now have the skills to help load and unload the trains coming into the Pimba Intermodal Terminal, supporting operations at BHP’s Copper SA sites.
This is a great example of what can happen when opportunities are created for Kokatha people to build their knowledge, skills and experience.
A big thank you to the team at Aurizon for organising the training and covering the cost of the licensing.
KMS workers Byron Taylor and Geordie Amos will complete their Reach Stacker Licences in the next round of training. All four team members are Kokatha people, and this is another exciting step forward for the group.
We look forward to continuing to build strong relationships and working together to create opportunities that support our people.
Pictured – Alex Denny and Kirsty Sultan with the Reach Stackers at the Aurizon Intermodal Terminal at Pimba