Forklift Operator - Melbourne

Strait Link; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Strait Link, based at our Melbourne site, is seeking a hands-on Forklift Operator to safely move and coordinate freight across the depot. The role requires loading/unloading vehicles, scanning and reconfiguring freight, and preparing shipments for linehaul movements.

You will ensure on-time distribution while adhering to safety standards. Applicants should hold a current Forklift Licence, have freight/logistics experience if possible, and demonstrate a proactive safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Current and valid Forklift Licence (mandatory)
• Experience in freight, logistics or transport setting (highly regarded)
• Proactive approach to workplace safety
• Ability to follow instructions and established processes
• Confidence working independently and within a team
• Full working rights in Australia

Responsibilities

• Safely loading and unloading vehicles and trailers
• Scanning, sorting and reconfiguring freight as required
• Re-palletising and preparing freight for shipping and linehaul movements
• Ensuring accurate and timely freight distribution
• Working to operational deadlines and following site procedures
• Identifying and reporting damaged freight in line with process
• Applying safe load restraint practices, including correct use of straps and equipment
• Maintaining strict adherence to safety and compliance standards

Skills

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Independent and team work

Education

No formal education requirement

Job description

Strait Link has a proud history of being a vital link between Victoria and Tasmania, providing daily sea freight services between Port of Melbourne in Victoria and the Port Burnie in Tasmania. We contribute to the Australian economy by being a key part of the supply chain between Tasmania and the Australian mainland, connecting local Australian customers to markets across the world.

Everyday our people, on vessels, at our ports and in our offices play a vital role in connecting local Australian customers to markets across the world.

As an employer of Australian seafarers, we take pride in developing the next generation of seafarers and are always on the lookout for talented people to join our inclusive, local community minded and enterprising workforce.

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. Strait Link acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.

Company Values

Our values Care, Trust, Connected are the foundation of everything we do here at Strait Link. They underpin how we go about performing our roles and activities everyday when we are at work and representing the Strait Link business.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Based at our Melbourne site, this hands-on role is responsible for the safe movement and coordination of freight across the depot.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Safely loading and unloading vehicles and trailers
• Scanning, sorting and reconfiguring freight as required
• Re-palletising and preparing freight for shipping and linehaul movements
• Ensuring accurate and timely freight distribution
• Working to operational deadlines and following site procedures
• Identifying and reporting damaged freight in line with process
• Applying safe load restraint practices, including correct use of straps and equipment
• Maintaining strict adherence to safety and compliance standards

This is a fast-paced operational environment where accuracy, teamwork and a strong safety mindset are essential.

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• A current and valid Forklift Licence (mandatory)
• Experience in a freight, logistics or transport setting (highly regarded)
• A proactive approach to workplace safety
• The ability to follow instructions and established processes
• Confidence working independently and within a team
• Full working rights in Australia

If you’re reliable, safety-driven and ready to contribute to a high-performing depot team, we encourage you to apply.

We appreciate your understanding that we are not accepting applications or CVs from agencies. For any queries, please emailask••@straitlink.com.au

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest.