Airfreight Forklift Operator - Fast-Paced Rotational Shifts

Talent Acquisition Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Long-term career potential

Competitive starting rate

Rotational roster

Job summary

Talent Acquisition Group in Melbourne is seeking experienced Forklift Operators to join a busy airfreight terminal. You will be moving aircraft units, loading freight from trucks, and ensuring cargo moves safely and efficiently according to WHS procedures.

The role offers a full rotational roster with morning, afternoon and night shifts. A safety-focused, physically capable candidate with forklift experience can progress in aviation logistics in a long-term capacity.

Qualifications

• Current Forklift Licence.
• Previous forklift operating experience.
• Freight, warehouse or logistics experience highly regarded.
• Able to pass Drug & Alcohol testing.
• Willingness to obtain an ASIC.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to unload and move aircraft units.
• Load and unload freight from trucks.
• Manually handle freight when required.
• Remove cargo nets and shrink-wrap from pallets.
• Move and position airfreight safely throughout the terminal.
• Operate hoists to safely manoeuvre aircraft units.
• Assist with general airfreight terminal and warehouse duties.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures.
• Work as part of a team to ensure freight is processed efficiently and on time.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Job description

Talent Acquisition Group in Melbourne is seeking experienced Forklift Operators to join a busy airfreight terminal. You will be moving aircraft units, loading freight from trucks, and ensuring cargo moves safely and efficiently according to WHS procedures.

The role offers a full rotational roster with morning, afternoon and night shifts. A safety-focused, physically capable candidate with forklift experience can progress in aviation logistics in a long-term capacity.