Container Unloaders

Modern Star; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary breakfast

Job summary

Modern Star is seeking motivated Container Unloaders for its Brendale Distribution Centre. This casual role involves unloading containers, manual handling, and teamwork to ensure timely delivery to schools nationwide.

Shifts are 6:00am–1:56pm or 11:00am–7:06pm, Monday to Friday, with $33.85 per hour and a 15% loading for the later shift. Join a safety-conscious, supportive team with induction and ongoing training, onsite parking, and easy access near Strathpine Station.

Qualifications

• Reliable, hardworking with a strong work ethic.
• Dependable with excellent attendance.
• Physically fit to perform repetitive manual handling.
• Ability to safely meet physical requirements of the role.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Previous container unloading or warehouse experience is highly regarded.
• Experience in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely unload shipping containers by hand.
• Lift, move and stack cartons using safe manual handling techniques.
• Check incoming stock for damage or discrepancies.
• Sort and stage products for receiving and storage.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe work area.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet daily operational targets.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Communication

Job description

Warehouse Team Members – Container Unloaders

About the Role

Modern Star is looking for motivated, reliable and safety-focused Container Unloaders to join our growing team at our Brendale Distribution Centre.

This is a physically active role suited to people who enjoy hands-on work and being part of a team. You will play an important role in ensuring products are unloaded safely and efficiently so they can be delivered to schools and early learning centres across Australia.

These casual positions offer:

• Consistent Monday to Friday work on either the 6:00am – 1:56pm or 11:00am – 7:06pm shift
• $33.85 per hour, paid fortnightly, with a 15% loading on the 11:00am – 7:06pm shift
• An easy commute, with our Brendale Distribution Centre just 450 metres from Strathpine Train Station and onsite parking.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely unload shipping containers by hand
• Lift, move and stack cartons using safe manual handling techniques
• Check incoming stock for damage or discrepancies
• Sort and stage products for receiving and storage
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe work area
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet daily operational targets

About You

We are looking for people who are dependable, hardworking and enjoy physical work. You must be 18 years of age or older.

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Excellent reliability and attendance
• The physical fitness and stamina to safely perform repetitive manual handling, including lifting, carrying, bending, twisting and standing for extended periods
• The ability to safely and consistently meet the inherent physical requirements of the role
• A commitment to workplace health and safety
• Good communication and teamwork skills

The following would be highly regarded:

• Previous container unloading or warehouse experience
• Experience working in a fast-paced distribution environment

Why Join Modern Star?

• Casual hourly rate of $33.85, paid fortnightly
• Consistent Monday to Friday work
• Complimentary breakfast every morning
• Full induction and ongoing training
• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• A safe, clean and well-maintained workplace

About Modern Star

Modern Star is one of Australia’s leading suppliers to the education sector, providing educational resources, furniture, sporting equipment and learning solutions to schools and early learning centres nationwide.

At our Brendale Distribution Centre, we are committed to delivering exceptional service through safe, efficient and reliable warehouse operations, while creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed.