Forklift Operator

NZ National Networks Limited; Australia; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Upskilling

Employee perks

Flexible work

Parental leave

Peer recognition

Job summary

Team Global Express is seeking an experienced Forklift Driver/Unloader to support the safe movement of freight within our depot. This permanent full-time role requires a reliable, safety-conscious individual committed to building a long-term career in transport.

You'll load and unload linehaul and PUD vehicles, move and sort freight, assist with daily deliveries, and help maintain a tidy, safe workplace while following all safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Current and valid LF Forklift Licence is essential.
• Previous forklift experience in transport, logistics or warehousing.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, punctual and team-oriented attitude.
• Good communication skills.
• Full working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading linehaul and PUD vehicles.
• Moving, scanning and sorting freight within the depot.
• Picking and preparing freight for daily deliveries.
• Palletising and re-palletising freight as required.
• Conducting freight damage inspections.
• Securing and restraining loads safely.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workplace.
• Following all safety procedures and reporting hazards or incidents.

Skills

Forklift Licence

Forklift Experience

Safety Focus

Punctual & Reliable

Communication Skills

Team Player

Working Rights Australia

Job description

Join a leading transport and logistics company and become part of a safety-focused, supportive operations team.

Team Global Express is seeking an experienced Forklift Driver/Unloader to assist with the safe and efficient movement of freight within our depot. This is a permanent full-time opportunity for a reliable and safety-conscious individual looking to build a long-term career in the transport industry.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Loading and unloading linehaul and PUD vehicles
• Moving, scanning and sorting freight within the depot
• Picking and preparing freight for daily deliveries
• Palletising and re-palletising freight as required
• Conducting freight damage inspections
• Securing and restraining loads safely
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workplace
• Following all safety procedures and reporting hazards or incidents

What We’re Looking For

• Current and valid LF Forklift Licence (essential)
• Previous forklift experience within transport, logistics or warehousing
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable, punctual and team-oriented attitude
• Good communication skills
• Full working rights in Australia

Working Hours

• Permanent Full-Time
• Monday to Friday
• AM shift 04.00AM - 12.30PM
• Overtime available when operationally required

Why Join Team Global Express?

• Permanent, stable employment
• Supportive and safety-focused team environment
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Work with one of Australia's leading transport and logistics providers

If you're an experienced Forklift Driver/ Unloader looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

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’re 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.

Other things to note

• When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the recruitment process.
• During the recruitment process, please keep an eye on your junk emails and spam folders for updates.
• TGE is listed as one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies of 2023 and 2024 in Australia.