Afternoon Freight Handler (Casual) — Growth & Safety Focus

Cochrane's Transport

Gillman

On-site

AUD 39,000 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages
Career development opportunities
Safety and wellbeing focus
Job security with growing company

Job summary

Cochrane's Transport in Gillman, SA, is seeking reliable Freight Handlers for our Afternoon Shift on a casual basis. You will sort, load and unload freight, operate pallet jacks, and help keep our depot safe, clean and efficient to support fast, next-day delivery across SA.

We value a strong work ethic, reliability and the ability to work well in a team. Forklift license is preferred but not essential; prior freight/warehousing experience is advantageous; above-award wages and career development

Qualifications

  • Strong work ethic and reliability.
  • Ability to perform manual handling tasks and lift heavy items.
  • Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Forklift license preferred but not essential.
  • Previous freight handling or warehousing experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Loading and unloading freight from trucks and trailers.
  • Sorting and staging freight for dispatch.
  • Operating pallet jacks and forklifts (desirable).
  • Ensuring freight is handled safely and efficiently.
  • Maintaining a clean and organised work area.
  • Following all workplace health and safety procedures.

Skills

Manual handling
Forklift license
Teamwork
Reliability
Attention to detail
Work independently

Tools

Pallet jacks
Forklifts (desirable)

Job description

Cochrane's Transport in Gillman, SA, is seeking reliable Freight Handlers for our Afternoon Shift on a casual basis. You will sort, load and unload freight, operate pallet jacks, and help keep our depot safe, clean and efficient to support fast, next-day delivery across SA.

We value a strong work ethic, reliability and the ability to work well in a team. Forklift license is preferred but not essential; prior freight/warehousing experience is advantageous; above-award wages and career development

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