Day Shift Truck Loader

Hub Link Transport; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Hub Link Transport is seeking a motivated Truck Loader for our night operations in Brisbane, Australia. You will assist with loading and unloading, coordinate load sequences, and use electric pallet jacks after training. A strong focus on safety and efficiency is essential.

The role involves manual handling, operating during night shifts, and contributing to on-time transport schedules, with training provided for hand-unload tasks and equipment use.

Qualifications

• Experience with hand-unload operations or manual handling is desirable.
• Ability to work safely and follow load restraint and safety standards.
• Good physical condition to perform repetitive manual tasks in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Arrange load sequences with stagers and manage load plans.
• Operate and move heavy vehicles on/off loading docks.
• Load trucks using electric pallet jacks with training provided if needed.
• Oversee loading operations to ensure safety compliance and proper restraint.
• Perform pre-start checks and complete defect reports.
• Coordinate with supervisors and dispatch to resolve issues promptly.
• Maintain dock/warehouse cleanliness and organization.
• Complete and submit required documentation and reports.
• Support continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Hand-unload experience

Safety conscious

Physical fitness

Education

HR/HC licence (advantageous)

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Job description

Catering from South East Queensland to Northern Rivers

Above award and penalty rates

Hub Link Group is the National Transportation Service provider for Americold Logistics, the global 3PL leader in temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics, supporting major food supply chains across Australia.

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Truck Loader to join our night operations team. This role is critical to ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant loading operations while supporting daily transport schedules.

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Arranging load sequences in coordination with stagers
• Manoeuvring heavy vehicles on and off loading docks
• Loading trucks using electric pallet jacks (minimum 1 year of experience required)
• Overseeing loading operations to ensure compliance with safety standards and load restraint requirements
• Conducting pre-start equipment checks and completing defect reports
• Liaising with supervisors and dispatch to manage load plans and resolve issues promptly
• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation of dock and warehouse areas
• Completing and submitting required documentation, checklists, and reports
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and suggesting operational efficiencies

Licences & Experience

• HR or HC licence is advantageous but not essential
• No forklift licence required
• Previous hand-unload experience is desirable; however, full training is provided, including electric pallet jack operation
  
• It would be great if you have previous hand-unload experience, but we do provide training, including in the use of a electric pallet jack.

In addition, you will:

• Neat and professional presentation
• Good level of physical fitness, as repetitive manual handling is involved
• Safety-focused with a reliable work ethic