AM Forklift Operator

VT Freight Express; Brisbane; Vor Ort; AUD 34.000 - 44.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

VT Freight Express is seeking an experienced AM Forklift Operator to join our depot team at Archerfield, QLD. This full-time role runs 4:00am–12:30pm and focuses on efficient movement, loading/unloading, and pallet handling to support timely deliveries.

Candidates should hold a valid forklift licence and have proven experience in warehouse or logistics environments, with a strong emphasis on safety, accuracy, and teamwork.

Qualifikationen

• Valid forklift licence
• Experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or logistics environment
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and procedures
• Physical fitness and ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Clear communication skills and ability to follow instructions
• Reliability and punctuality; strong work ethic

Aufgaben

• Load and unload VTFE vehicles and country agent linehaul trucks using a forklift.
• Sort freight into country and metropolitan bays, prepare the breakdown area and break down freight into the relevant delivery runs.
• Check freight against its destination area and zone to ensure it is loaded onto the correct truck.
• Configure pallet layouts for efficient loading and assist drivers with loading as required.
• Complete CHEP and Loscam pallet control dockets, maintain pallet records and ensure drivers receive all required freight and pallet paperwork.
• Ensure country agent linehaul drivers complete the required Chain of Responsibility documentation before leaving the depot.
• Repair and repack damaged freight, and stack empty pallets safely in designated areas.
• Maintain and reset the depot’s operational areas for the next shift.
• Perform other reasonable duties as directed by the QLD Operations Manager.

Kenntnisse

Forklift operation

Load/unload freight

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Jobbeschreibung

VT Freight Express is seeking an experienced AM Forklift Operator to join our dynamic logistics team. This is a full-time position based at our Archerfield, QLD facility working 4:00am - 12:30pm. As an AM Forklift Operator, you will play a crucial role in our depot operations, ensuring the efficient movement and handling of freight and goods throughout our depot. This position is essential to maintaining the smooth flow of our supply chain operations and supporting the timely delivery of goods to our customers.

What you'll be doing

Load and unload VTFE vehicles and country agent linehaul trucks using a forklift.

Sort freight into country and metropolitan bays, prepare the breakdown area and break down freight into the relevant delivery runs.

Check freight against its destination area and zone to ensure it is loaded onto the correct truck.

Configure pallet layouts for efficient loading and assist drivers with loading as required.

Complete CHEP and Loscam pallet control dockets, maintain pallet records and ensure drivers receive all required freight and pallet paperwork.

Ensure country agent linehaul drivers complete the required Chain of Responsibility documentation before leaving the depot.

Repair and repack damaged freight, and stack empty pallets safely in designated areas.

Maintain and reset the depot’s operational areas for the next shift.

Perform other reasonable duties as directed by the QLD Operations Manager.

What we’re looking for

Valid forklift licence

Proven experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or logistics environment

Strong understanding of workplace health and safety regulations and procedures

Physical fitness and ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment

Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Clear communication skills and ability to follow instructions

Reliability and punctuality, with a strong work ethic

Experience in the freight, logistics or manufacturing sector is highly desirable

Knowledge of warehouse management systems is preferred but not essential

What we offer

At VT Freight Express, we value our team members and are committed to providing a supportive and professional working environment. We offer competitive wages, a secure full-time position and the opportunity to work with a well-established express freight company. We prioritise workplace safety and provide training to all team members. We foster a collaborative team culture where your contributions are recognised and valued, and we support the professional development of our employees within the logistics and transport sector.

About us

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transport or logistics professional seeking a responsible, hands‑on role with genuine ownership of daily operations while maintaining close communication with the AM Fleet Supervisor.

You will also be part of the Freightways Group — a Trans‑Tasman, NZX/ASX-listed organisation with more than 60 years of success in express freight and logistics, offering career development and advancement opportunities across the broader Group.