Dock Hand

COPE; Canberra; Presencial; AUD 34.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive hourly rate + super

Flexible shifts between 5am–7pm

Ongoing training and careerdevelopment

Employee benefits including EAP, disc.

Descripción de la vacante

COPE is seeking a reliable Dockhand to join our Canberra operations. This hands-on role focuses on safe handling, movement and tracking of freight within our warehouse environment.

Key duties include loading and unloading trucks, staging freight for dispatch, scanning with COPE’s track and trace system, and operating pallet jacks and trolleys. We value flexibility, good physical fitness and a proactive safety mindset. Excellent teamwork and adaptability are essential.

Formación

• > A strong work ethic and a self-motivated approach.
• > Flexibility with working hours and operational requirements.
• > Experience in the freight industry or removals environment is preferred but not essential.
• > Confidence in adapting to new systems and technology.
• > Good physical fitness and ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
• > Attention to detail, including working with paperwork and consignment notes.
• > Licences such as forklift or white card are desirable but not essential.

Responsabilidades

• Assisting with Datacentre & Site to Site deliveries.
• Loading and unloading trucks safely and efficiently.
• Sorting, handling, and staging freight for dispatch and delivery.
• Scanning freight using COPE’s track and trace system.
• Operating warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks and trolleys.
• Following safety procedures and operating tools to ensure efficient workflows.
• Working collaboratively as part of a team to meet daily operational requirements.

Conocimientos

Strong work ethic

Flexibility with working hours

Experience in freight industry

Confidence with new systems

Good physical fitness

Attention to detail

Forklift license

Herramientas

COPE track and trace system

Descripción del empleo

COPE has been Australia’s first choice for Sensitive Freight for the past 36 years. As a privately owned national organisation, supporting some of the world’s most innovative and technology‑driven companies. Our work involves the safe handling, transport and installation of high‑value and specialised equipment across healthcare, IT, print and other sensitive sectors.

About the role:

We are seeking a reliable and safety‑focused Dockhand to join our Canberra operations. This is a hands‑on, operational role supporting the efficient handling, movement, and tracking of freight within our warehouse environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with Datacentre & Site to Site deliveries
• Loading and unloading trucks safely and efficiently
• Sorting, handling, and staging freight for dispatch and delivery
• Scanning freight using COPE’s track and trace system
• Operating warehouse equipment such as, pallet jacks, and trolleys
• Following safety procedures and operating tools to ensure efficient workflows
• Working collaboratively as part of a team to meet daily operational requirements

What you will bring to this role:

• A strong work ethic and a self‑motivated approach
• Flexibility with working hours and operational requirements
• Experience in the freight industry or removals environment is preferred but not essential
• Confidence in adapting to new systems and technology
• Good physical fitness and ability to perform physically demanding tasksAttention to detail, including working with paperwork and consignment notes
• Licences such as forklift or white card are desirable but not essential

What we offer:

Working with COPE means joining a national brand with strong career pathways. We offer:

• Competitive hourly rate + super, with flexible shifts available between 5am – 7pm
• Stable, ongoing work with a respected national company
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Employee benefits including EAP, discounts on accommodation, health insurance and 200+ major retail brands

As part of our recruitment process, successful applicants will be required to complete a National Criminal History Check and a pre‑employment medical check, including drug and alcohol screening.