Container Controller

Medlog Australia Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Full-time employment

Supportive team environment

Career development and training

Safety and wellbeing commitment

Global MSC network access

Job summary

Medlog Australia Pty Ltd in Sydney is seeking a Container Controller to coordinate truck movements and container transactions while maintaining precise system records for efficient depot operations.

You will be the main contact for drivers, customers and staff, ensuring safety, accuracy, and timely processing of activities across Containerchain and related systems. This full-time role offers stability, growth opportunities, and a path within the MSC global network.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Container Park, Transport, Logistics, or Freight environment.
• Experience using Containerchain and 1-Stop systems (highly regarded).
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Intermediate computer skills and confidence using operational systems.
• Ability to build positive relationships with customers, drivers, and internal stakeholders.
• Forklift Licence, surveying experience, or container industry experience will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming and outgoing trucks and containers in a timely manner.
• Accurately record container and vehicle movements within Containerchain.
• Enter and maintain release information and customer data.
• Coordinate with yard operations to achieve efficient truck turnaround times.
• Communicate effectively with drivers and operational staff via two-way radio.
• Respond promptly to customer enquiries via phone and email.
• Monitor and report rejected containers to Operations.
• Process container movements, repairs, surveys, wash sheets, MNRs, and associated documentation.
• Generate reports and invoices as required.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure data integrity across all systems.

Skills

Container knowledge

Customer service

Data accuracy

Communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Forklift licence

Surveying experience

Container industry experience

Relationships with customers

Tools

Containerchain

1-Stop

Job description

As a Container Controller, you will be responsible for coordinating truck movements, managing container transactions, maintaining accurate system records, and ensuring the efficient flow of containers through the depot. You will be the key point of contact for drivers, customers, and operational staff while ensuring all depot activities are processed safely, accurately, and efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Process incoming and outgoing trucks and containers in a timely manner.
• Accurately record container and vehicle movements within Containerchain.
• Enter and maintain release information and customer data.
• Coordinate with yard operations to achieve efficient truck turnaround times.
• Communicate effectively with drivers and operational staff via two-way radio.
• Respond promptly to customer enquiries via phone and email.
• Monitor and report rejected containers to Operations.
• Process container movements, repairs, surveys, wash sheets, MNRs, and associated documentation.
• Generate reports and invoices as required.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure data integrity across all systems.

About you

• Previous experience in a Container Park, Transport, Logistics, or Freight environment.
• Experience using Containerchain and 1-Stop systems (highly regarded).
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Intermediate computer skills and confidence using operational systems.
• Ability to build positive relationships with customers, drivers, and internal stakeholders.
• Forklift Licence, surveying experience, or container industry experience will be highly regarded.

About us

MEDLOG is the land transport and container logistics division of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), one of the world's largest shipping and logistics providers.

• Competitive salary package.
• Stable, full-time employment with a growing global logistics business.
• Supportive team environment.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Strong commitment to safety and employee wellbeing.
• Opportunity to work within the global MSC network.