Freight Handler

Australia Post; Yandina; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team culture

Flexible hours

Safety focus

Training & career pathways

Post Perks access

Stable employment

Job summary

Australia Post's StarTrack in Yandina is seeking a reliable Freight Handler to join our team. The role involves loading, unloading, scanning and processing freight to keep deliveries moving quickly and safely.

This full-time, permanent position operates Monday to Friday with a rate of $34.83 per hour plus 13% superannuation and overtime; leave loading is added to accrued leave. Forklift licence appreciated but not essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 30kg repeatedly
• Commitment to safety and wellbeing of teammates
• Strong teamwork and willingness to roll up your sleeves
• Willingness to work in a busy, active environment

Responsibilities

• Load parcels and cartons from conveyors into delivery vehicles
• Unload returning vehicles and sort freight
• Wrap and secure freight using shrink-wrap equipment
• Scan parcels and update freight documentation
• Work with the team to keep operations running smoothly
• Deliver great service with a positive attitude

Skills

Forklift licence

Physically active

Team player

Safety conscious

Job description

Being in our warehouses means keeping active, working with a crew that’s got your back, and knowing the work you do really matters. It’s essential work with plenty of variety which means no two days are ever quite the same. We take safety seriously and look out for your wellbeing because you should be going home the same way you came to work.

About the Opportunity

With e-commerce continuing to grow, we're looking for a reliable and motivated Freight Handler to join our hardworking StarTrack, Yandina based team.

You'll help keep freight moving by ensuring freight is unloaded and processed accurately so our customers receive their deliveries quickly and safely.

This is a full time permanent role working Monday to Friday and pays $34.83/hr + 13% super and overtime rates. In addition, leave loading is added to accrued leave taken.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Loading parcels and cartons from conveyor systems into delivery vehicles
• Unloading returning vehicles and sorting freight
• Wrapping and securing freight using shrink-wrap equipment
• Scanning parcels and updating freight documentation
• Working with the team to keep operations running smoothly
• Delivering great service through a strong work ethic and positive attitude

About You

You're someone who:

• Enjoys physically active work and can repeatedly lift up to 30kg
• Stays focused and attentive, even during repetitive tasks
• Works well as part of a team and is happy to roll up your sleeves
• Is committed to safety and looking out for your teammates
• Has a forklift licence (highly regarded, but not essential)

What’s In It For You?

• Supportive team culture with regular opportunities to connect and celebrate success
• Flexible working hours that leave room for life outside of work
• Safety and wellbeing always come first
• Training, development and career pathways across the business
• Access to Post Perks, offering discounts on popular brands and services
• Stable employment with one of Australia's most trusted logistics networks

Why Yandina?

Imagine finishing your shift and heading straight to some of the Sunshine Coast's best beaches, cafés and outdoor lifestyle spots. Yandina offers the perfect blend of relaxed coastal living and rewarding work, all while being part of a team that genuinely supports one another.

All walks, one route

It takes a lot of us to deliver for every Australian – and it’s important to us that our people behind the parcels reflect the people receiving them. We come from all walks. Different background, different ages, different genders, different sexualities and different abilities, but we all believe in the same purpose.

We welcome people all ages, genders and backgrounds – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and refugees. We’re a Disability Confident Recruiter, committed to making our hiring process and workplace inclusive and barrier‑free. We’re also working hard to remove bias and build a gender-equitable experience for everyone who joins us. If you’ve got questions about accessibility, reach out to our Diversity & Inclusion team at ***************@auspost.com.au or on 03 8737 9***.