Driver Loader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary above industry

Upskilling and mentoring

Employee perks and discounts

Flexible work including work from home

Parental leave policy

Peer recognition awards

Job summary

Team Global Express is hiring a Forklift Operator / HC Driver for Gracemere, Rockhampton. This full-time permanent role runs Monday to Friday and supports forklift operations within our transport environment. You will unload vehicles, load containers, prepare PUD vehicles and ensure freight is handled safely.

HC driving duties may be required to support deliveries and semi-trailer operations. A strong safety focus and CoR knowledge are essential to perform duties efficiently and safely.

Qualifications

• Forklift (LF) licence is required.
• HC licence or higher is highly regarded.
• Experience with forklifts in transport/logistics.
• Experience loading/unloading vehicles and containers.
• Strong safety practices and CoR knowledge.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load/unload vehicles, containers, trailers and PUD vehicles.
• Load, unload and stage freight within operational areas.
• Prepare freight for delivery and ensure safe loading.
• Assist with container loading/unloading activities.
• Carry out HC deliveries or provide coverage as needed.
• Complete vehicle checks and transport documentation accurately.
• Maintain forklifts, vehicles and work areas in a clean, safe condition.
• Follow all CoR procedures and reporting requirements.

Skills

Forklift operation

HC driving

Autonomous work

Team player

Safety awareness

Job description

About the role

Team Global Express is seeking a Forklift Operator / HC Driver to commence immediately in Gracemere, Rockhampton. This is a Full Time Permanent Role, Monday to Friday.

This role will primarily focus on forklift 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.

• Undertaking HC 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 valid Forklift (LF) Licence.

• A current HC Licence or higher will 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 **************************************** 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.