Dock hand

Work Initiatives; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate starts

Casual ongoing shifts

Day and Afternoon shifts

Job summary

Work Initiatives in Upper Coomera is seeking a reliable Dock Hand for a busy logistics operation. You will load and unload freight, sort and stage goods, and maintain high safety standards as part of a team.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate of $38.61 with day and afternoon shifts, immediate starts, and ongoing casual opportunities. Ideal candidates are experienced in dock hand or freight handling, with a strong safety mindset and dependable attendance.

Qualifications

• Previous dock hand, freight handling, warehouse or logistics experience.
• Pick packing experience.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Reliable with excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Physically fit and capable of repetitive manual handling.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to pass a Police Check and Drug & Alcohol Screening.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading freight from trailers and dock areas.
• Sorting and staging freight for dispatch.
• Manual handling of parcels and general freight.
• Pick packing and freight preparation duties.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Following workplace health and safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Dock hand experience

Freight handling

Warehouse logistics

Team player

Job description

Dock Hand | Upper Coomera | $38.61 per Hour

Are you an experienced Dock Hand looking for your next opportunity with a leading national freight and logistics operation? We are currently seeking reliable, safety-focused and hardworking individuals to join a busy transport and distribution team based in Upper Coomera. This is a fast-paced role suited to candidates who enjoy physical work, can work efficiently in a team environment, and are committed to maintaining high safety standards.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive pay rates of $38.61
• Ongoing casual opportunities with potential for long-term work
• Immediate starts available
• Supportive team environment
• Day and Afternoon shifts available

Available Shift Times

• 10:00am - 6:30pm (30-minute unpaid break)
• 1:30pm - 10:00pm (30-minute unpaid break)

Key Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading freight from trailers and dock areas
• Sorting and staging freight for dispatch
• Manual handling of parcels and general freight
• Pick packing and freight preparation duties
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment
• Following workplace health and safety procedures at all times

Essential Criteria

• Previous dock hand, freight handling, warehouse or logistics experience
• Pick packing experience
• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Reliable with excellent attendance and punctuality
• Physically fit and capable of repetitive manual handling
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to pass a Police Check and Drug & Alcohol Screening

About You

You are a motivated and dependable team player who takes pride in working safely and efficiently. You thrive in busy warehouse environments and are willing to contribute wherever required to ensure freight is processed accurately and on time.