Depot Lead – Refrigerated Freight & Team Leader

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 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.