Freight Ground Crew: Heavy Lifting, Forklift Ops & 24/7 Shifts

Qantas Airways; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel discounts

Flexible leave options

Rewards program

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Qantas Airways – Ground Crew Freight is hiring for permanent, part-time roles based in Brisbane. You’ll be moving freight for Domestic and International services, handling a range of items with a strong safety focus.

The role involves manual handling, operating forklifts and tugs, loading/unloading aircraft, and using warehouse systems such as iCargo. Training and career progression are available in a dynamic, 24/7 roster environment.

Qualifications

• A current and valid provisional or full state or territory driver's license.
• A current and valid forklift license or willing to obtain at your own expense.
• The ability to repetitively lift items up to 32 kgs in weight.
• The ability to work all shifts in a 24-hour, 7 day a week, rotational shift roster.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical.
• Previous forklift experience is preferred.
• Recent experience in manual handling or a physical role in a fast-paced environment is preferred.
• A passion for safety and WHS guidelines at all times.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• A hard-working nature and a positive 'can do' attitude.
• Care and responsibility for our customers' freight.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight from aircraft.
• Operate forklifts, tugs and heavy machinery.
• Use computer systems and scanners and lodge freight documents into the iCargo warehouse system.
• Collaborate with supervisors and managers to expand knowledge and career progression.

Skills

Driver's license

Forklift license

Manual handling

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Tools

iCargo system

Job description

Qantas Airways – Ground Crew Freight is hiring for permanent, part-time roles based in Brisbane. You’ll be moving freight for Domestic and International services, handling a range of items with a strong safety focus.

The role involves manual handling, operating forklifts and tugs, loading/unloading aircraft, and using warehouse systems such as iCargo. Training and career progression are available in a dynamic, 24/7 roster environment.