Dock Hand LF Forklift Drivers | Redbank

Sidekicker; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidekicker is hiring dock hands for the seasonal peak at Australia's largest postal delivery network's Redbank facility. You'll sort parcels and mail manually and with machine assistance to keep deliveries moving through the busiest stretch of the year.

Seasonal roles run from October through early January, with multiple shift types available—AM and PM, 7 days a week. You'll be paid weekly through Sidekicker as your employer of record, with shifts booked directly via our platform.

Qualifications

• To be fit and strong - physically demanding work, up to 16kg lifting.
• PPE gear - hi-vis vest and steel-capped boots.
• A valid police check, or ability to complete a statutory declaration.
• Good memory recall and hand-eye coordination.
• Willingness to handle parcels that may contain meat and/or alcohol products.
• Paid on-site induction before first shift during week of Sept 11th or 25th.
• Eligible visa holders are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manually sorting parcels and mail, with machine and scanner assistance
• Using a Forklift, load and unloading parcels from bags, trays, containers, and cages
• Assisting with operating load-shifting equipment (eg pallet jacks, stackers, conveyors, etc) in coordination with the rest of the operations team
• Loading and unloading of trucks and containers via Forklift

Skills

Physical fitness

Manual handling

PPE compliance

Memory and coordination

Visa eligibility

Tools

Forklift

Job description

We're hiring Dock Hands for the seasonal peak at Australia's largest postal delivery network's Redbank facility. You'll be sorting parcels and mail, manually and with machine assistance, to keep deliveries moving through the busiest stretch of the year.

Sidekicker connects you with shift work - you'll be paid weekly through Sidekicker as your employer of record, with shifts booked directly through our platform with a range of similar companies across Queensland and the rest of the country.

Seasonal roles for this client run from October through to early new year, depending on parcel volume. Multiple shift types are available - with both AM and PM shifts available 7 days a week. Work as much or as little as you want!

What you'll typically be doing during your shift:

Manually sorting parcels and mail, with machine and scanner assistance

Using a Forklift, load and unloading parcels from bags, trays, containers, and cages

Assisting with operating load-shifting equipment (eg pallet jacks, stackers, conveyors, etc) in co-ordination with the rest of the operations team

Loading and unloading of trucks and containers via Forklift

What you'll need:

To be fit and strong - comfortable with physically demanding work, including regular (and safe) lifting up to 16kg objects

PPE gear - including your own hi-vis vest (unbranded, with reflective tape) & steel-capped boots

A valid police check, or ability to complete a statutory declaration

Good memory recall and hand-eye coordination

Willingness to handle parcels that may contain meat and/or alcohol products

A paid mandatory on-site induction is required before your first shift, hosted during the week of September 11th or 25th (whichever date is closest at the time of application) which includes undertaking a drug & alcohol test.

Eligible visa holders are welcome to apply.