Depot 2IC

Exodas Pty Ltd; Mareeba Shire; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Exodas Pty Ltd is expanding its Mareeba depot and seeks a capable leader to guide a team of PUD drivers and forklift operators. The role focuses on timely loading and unloading of sensitive refrigerated freight, with a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Based at the Mareeba depot, you will work alongside the Depot Manager to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, manage staff, and uphold food handling standards across the fleet.

Qualifications

• Experience with fresh produce and refrigerated freight is a must.
• Current Forklift Licence (LF) is required.
• HC or MC licence is required.
• Strong time management and communication skills are imperative.
• Ability to work unsupervised and to problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of local PUD drivers and forklift operators/yard-hands.
• Based at Mareeba depot, work with the Depot Manager to oversee operations.
• Coordinate loading/unloading to meet deadlines.
• Oversee refrigerated and tautliner freight handling.
• Work Monday to Friday 6.00am–3.00pm, and every second Saturday.

Skills

Team leadership

Time management

Communication skills

Forklift licence LF

HC or MC licence

Food handling knowledge

Load planning

Problem solving

Excel (computer skills)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Exodas is a well-established and growing transport and logistics company carrying general and refrigerated freight operating along the East Coast with depots/yards in Mareeba, Innisfail, Tully, Townsville, Bowen, Mackay, Brisbane, Warnervale, Sydney and Melbourne, and head office in Yatala.

We are looking to build on our strong local presence and customer service by adding to our team in Mareeba.

The role:

Based at our purpose built Mareeba depot you will work alongside the Depot Manager to lead a team of local PUD drivers and forklift operators/yard-hands dealing with a variety of sensitive freight in refrigerated trailers and tautliner trailers.

Monday to Friday (6.00am to 3.00pm)

Every second Saturday (6.00am until finish)

About you:

Strong time management and communication skills are imperative as ensuring loading and unloading deadlines are met is a critical aspect of this role

Team leadership is a key requirement

Experience with fresh produce and refrigerated freight is aMUST

Current Forklift Licence (LF) isREQUIRED

HC (or MC) licence is REQUIRED

Good understanding of food handling best practice and legislation

Knowledge of appropriate load restraint equipment and techniques

Experience with load planning would be beneficial

Ability to work unsupervised

Ability to problem solve

Sound literacy, numeracy, and computer skills including the use of Excel

Join a leader in road transport, that offers a friendly team environment working in a modern purpose facility, job stability, and opportunity to progress within the company.