Driver Loader

Team Global Express Pty Ltd; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Career Development

Flexible Work Options

Inclusive Parental Leave

Peer Recognition Awards

Job summary

Team Global Express Pty Ltd is looking for a Forklift Operator / HC Driver to join their team in Gracemere, Rockhampton. This full-time permanent role involves operating forklifts, assisting with HC driving duties, and ensuring safe freight handling within a transport environment.

The position requires a valid Forklift Licence and preferably an HC Licence, focusing on safety and efficient operations. The company emphasizes a diverse and inclusive workplace while offering competitive salaries and

Qualifications

• Current and valid Forklift (LF) Licence is required.
• Experience in transport, logistics, or freight environments.
• Strong focus on safety and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load and unload vehicles and containers.
• Assist with HC driving duties and deliveries when required.
• Complete vehicle pre-start checks and transport paperwork.
• Maintain safe and clean work areas and equipment.

Skills

Forklift Operation

HC Driving

Safe Freight Handling

Communication Skills

Education

Forklift (LF) Licence

HC Licence

Job description

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.

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.

Key responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

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.

Company Culture

TGE is listed as one of LinkedIn's Top Companies of 2023 and 2024 in Australia. Connecting people and communities| Driving eCommerce | Moving Australia & New Zealand With an unrivalled and expansive network, Team Global Express builds unique, innovative, and tailored transport and logistics solutions to connect people, communities, and businesses across Australia and New Zealand.

Investment

Backed by Allegro Funds, Australia's most awarded and largest transformation and turnaround private equity firm, we're looking to the future and working towards new and exciting ways to put our customers' businesses at the heart of ours.