Freight Coordinator & Warehouse Operator

Seaway Holdings Pty; Australia; Remote; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AIRWAY is seeking multiple Freight Coordinator & Warehouse Operator roles for our Botany warehouse team. You will help move cargo safely, manage inbound/outbound freight and maintain OH&S standards in a busy environment.

We offer a safety‑minded, hands‑on team environment. You’ll handle loading/unloading, operate forklifts, process freight paperwork, and maintain clean, organised workspaces across cool rooms and ambient areas.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience is required.
• Ability to manually handle weights and operate safely.
• Forklift operations and adherence to OH&S procedures.
• Valid Australian driver’s license and own transport helps attendance.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate receival, storage and dispatch of freight.
• Load, unload and handle cargo up to 20-30kg.
• Operate forklifts and perform routine safety checks.
• Process freight documentation and manage deliveries.
• Pick, pack, label and prepare cargo including perishables.
• Communicate with drivers and team to ensure smooth operations.
• General housekeeping and administrative tasks.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Manual handling capability

Forklift operations

OH&S awareness

Driver's license

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Freight Coordinator & Warehouse Operator

AIRWAY is currently seeking multiple freight coordinators/warehouse operators to join our Botany warehouse team.

You’ll play a key role in the safe and efficient movement of cargo through our facility. Working within a close-knit team, you’ll help manage warehouse operations and freight handling activities while maintaining compliance with OH&S procedures.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have a strong commitment to safety, we’d love to hear from you.

Basic Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the safe and efficient receival, storage and dispatch of freight in line with operational procedures and WHS requirements
• Load, unload and handle cargo, including manual handling of freight up to 20-30kg
• Operate forklifts and warehouse equipment, including completing routine safety and equipment checks
• Manage incoming deliveries and accurately process freight documentation
• Pick, pack, label and prepare a variety of cargo, including dry, chilled, frozen and perishable products
• Liaise professionally with customers, drivers and internal team members to support smooth day-to-day operations
• General housekeeping and administration

Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, currently operating Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 3:00pm. As our operations continue to grow, shifts may expand to include weekends. Please note that start and finish times may vary based on operational requirements, so flexibility with working hours is essential.

About You

We’re looking for reliable team players with previous warehouse experience who enjoy hands‑on work and take pride in maintaining a safe, efficient, and well‑organised workplace.

Required Skills & Experience

• Previous warehouse experience
• A current Australian Driver’s license and own transport
• A current Forklift License and confidence operating warehouse equipment
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Comfortable with manual handling and heavy lifting*
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment while meeting operational deadlines
• Willingness to learn air cargo handling procedures, including perishables management and aircraft loading requirements
• Comfortable working across varied environments, including cool rooms, chillers, and ambient

*This role involves regular manual handling tasks, including lifting, carrying and moving heavy items up to 20-30kg. Candidates must be able to safely perform these inherent requirements of the position.

Please note:

Applicants that we select to interview will be contacted within 2 weeks of receiving an application. Applicants that do not hear from us within this time frame can assume their application has been unsuccessful.

Employment will be subject to successful completion of a pre‑employment medical, drug & alcohol screen and police check.

About Us - AIRWAY

AIRWAY is an Australian‑owned air cargo services company that first began operations in 2010. Since then, we have achieved remarkable growth and proudly service our clients in wholesale air freight handling, cargo terminal operations, general sales agent and retail domestic air & road.

We are a safety‑first organisation with a welcoming, friendly team that is passionate about the development of our people through cross‑training, upskilling and creating pathways for success.