Forklift Operator - Above‑Award Pay + Career Growth

Cochrane's Transport; Gillman; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13.5% Superannuation

Above award wages

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cochrane's Transport in Gillman is seeking a motivated Forklift Operator to manage loading, unloading, and staging freight at our Gillman depot. This role covers inbound/outbound freight, reporting damaged goods, consolidating pallets for return, and completing daily pre-start checks for safety.

We value accuracy, teamwork and a commitment to safety, with above‑award wages and 13.5% superannuation. Start times around 5:00–6:00am with extra hours during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Valid Forklift License.
• Experience operating forklifts in a logistics or transport environment.
• Knowledge and practice of Chain of Responsibility obligations and safe manual handling.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and team collaboration.
• Attention to detail with accuracy in handling freight.
• Good reading and comprehension skills.
• Effective communication skills and ability to manage time priorities.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks, sort and stage consignments from receival through to dispatch.
• Manage inbound and outbound freight, report damaged goods, consolidate pallets for return.
• Complete daily pre-start activities and vehicle checks to ensure safe operations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Logistics experience

Chain of Responsibility

Manual handling safety

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Reading comprehension

Time management

Communication skills

Job description

Cochrane's Transport in Gillman is seeking a motivated Forklift Operator to manage loading, unloading, and staging freight at our Gillman depot. This role covers inbound/outbound freight, reporting damaged goods, consolidating pallets for return, and completing daily pre-start checks for safety.

We value accuracy, teamwork and a commitment to safety, with above‑award wages and 13.5% superannuation. Start times around 5:00–6:00am with extra hours during peak periods.