Driver Loader

Global Express; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Upskilling, training and mentoring

Employee perks & discounts

Flexible work options

Parental leave policy

Peer recognition awards

Job summary

Team Global Express in Gracemere, Rockhampton region, is hiring a Forklift Operator / HC Driver for a full-time permanent role, Monday to Friday. You will perform forklift operations and HC driving as required to support freight movements across our transport operations.

This role emphasizes safe handling, accurate documentation, and adherence to CoR. Applicants should have a LF forklift licence and HC licence (or higher) with prior transport experience.

Qualifications

• Current Forklift Licence (LF) is required.
• Current HC licence or higher is highly regarded.
• Experience operating forklifts in transport/logistics.
• Experience loading/unloading vehicles and containers.
• Strong understanding of CoR requirements.
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritise tasks safely.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Full working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load/unload vehicles, containers and PUDs.
• Load, unload and stage freight within operational areas.
• Prepare freight for delivery runs and ensure safe loading.
• Assist with HC deliveries and semi-trailer duties when required.
• Complete vehicle pre-start checks and delivery paperwork.
• Ensure freight handling complies with CoR and safety procedures.
• Complete freight scanning and maintain documentation accurately.
• Maintain forklifts and equipment in safe, clean condition.
• Follow hazard reporting and incident reporting requirements.

Skills

Forklift operation

HC driving

Vehicle loading

CoR knowledge

Safety awareness

Team player

Autonomous work

Job description

Team Global Express is seeking aForklift Operator / HC Driverto commence immediately inGracemere, Rockhampton. This is aFull Time Permanent Role, Monday to Friday.

This role will primarily focus onforklift operations within our transport environment, supporting the safe and efficient movement of freight across our operations. You will be responsible for unloading vehicles, loading and unloading containers, preparing PUD vehicles and ensuring freight is handled safely and efficiently.

The role will also provide operational support through HC truck driving duties on an as-required basis, assisting with vehicle movements, deliveries and broader transport operations when required.

Key responsibilities will include:

Operating forklifts to safely load and unload vehicles, containers, trailers and PUD vehicles.

Loading, unloading and staging freight within operational areas.

Preparing freight for delivery runs and ensuring vehicles are loaded correctly and safely.

Assisting with container loading and unloading activities.

UndertakingHC driving duties when required, including completing customer deliveries, supporting semi-trailer operations and providing additional driver coverage to meet operational requirements.

Completing vehicle pre-start checks, delivery documentation and required transport paperwork accurately.

Ensuring all freight is handled, loaded and secured in accordance with company procedures and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) requirements.

Completing freight scanning and documentation accurately.

Maintaining forklifts, vehicles, equipment and work areas in a clean, safe and serviceable condition.

Following all company procedures, including hazard, near miss and incident reporting requirements.

What you'll bring

A current and validForklift (LF) Licence.

A currentHC Licence or higherwill be highly regarded, providing additional operational support and coverage for semi-trailer duties when required.

Previous experience operating forklifts within a transport, freight or logistics environment.

Experience loading and unloading vehicles, containers and PUD vehicles will be highly regarded.

Previous experience completing HC deliveries or working within general freight transport operations will be highly regarded.

A strong understanding of safe freight handling practices and Chain of Responsibility (CoR) requirements.

The ability to work autonomously, follow instructions and prioritise tasks effectively.

Strong safety focus and attention to detail.

Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Full working rights in Australia.

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About Team Global Express

Team Global Express (TGE) is an Australian-owned transport and logistics business delivering to Australia and New Zealand. We’re not only transforming our operations but striving towards changing the logistics industry and becoming an Environmental, Social, and Governance leader by 2030. To learn more about our story, visit https://teamglobalexp.com/.

Why TGE

We care about our customers, our people, and our planet. We are always innovating and improving our services. We are driven by passion and purpose, and we never stop.

What we offer

• Competitive salary above industry standards
• Upskilling, training, mentoring and more to support your career development journey
• Fun and practical employee perks and discounts
• Flexible work, including work from home
• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
• Peer recognition awards acknowledge when you go above and beyond.

An inclusive workplace, works for everyone

We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Team Global Express acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia and the Māori, as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our recruitment process

Applying for a job starts with an online application form, from there you may be invited to complete an online assessment followed by a virtual or in person interview. The last step is undergoing pre-employment checks, which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment including fitness to work and drug & alcohol screening.

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