Freight Officer - Forklift Operator

Centurion; Brisbane; Presencial; AUD 39.000 - 47.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Reliable weekly pay

AM and PM shifts available

PPE and uniforms provided

Strong safety-first culture

Ongoing training and career growth

Bring Ya Mate referral program (up to

Descripción de la vacante

Centurion Transport seeks a reliable Freight Officer to join our Yard/Warehouse Operations team in Richlands, Brisbane. You’ll operate forklifts, handle general and oversize freight, and secure loads with RF scanners to ensure accuracy and compliance.

This hands-on role requires an LF Forklift Licence, yard hand experience, and teamwork. We offer weekly pay, shift options, PPE provided, and ongoing training across our national network.

Formación

• Current LF Forklift Licence with practical experience
• Proven experience working with general and oversize freight
• Previous yard hand or similar experience
• Ability to follow direction and work as part of a team
• RF scanner experience (highly regarded)

Responsabilidades

• Operating counterbalance forklifts (2.5T, 7T & 16T)
• Handling general, ugly, palletised and oversize freight
• Securing loads in line with the Load Restraint Guide using ratchet straps, chains and binders
• Scanning and tracking freight through all stages (received, staged, loaded & unloaded)
• Preparing outbound freight for safe and secure dispatch
• Working with RF scanners to ensure accuracy and compliance

Conocimientos

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Load restraint

RF scanning

Educación

LF Forklift Licence

Herramientas

RF scanner

Descripción del empleo

At Centurion Transport, we’re on the lookout for a reliable Freight Officer to join our Yard/Warehouse Operations team located Richlands, Brisbane. This is a permanent role offering great conditions, strong team culture, and long-term opportunities with a national logistics leader.

About the Role

As a Yard Hand operator, you’ll be at the heart of our yard operations, ensuring freight is handled safely, accurately, and efficiently. You’ll work with a variety of freight types and forklift sizes, playing a key role in keeping our operation moving.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who takes pride in safe load restraint, accuracy, and teamwork.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operating counterbalance forklifts (2.5T, 7T & 16T)
• Handling general, ugly, palletised and oversize freight
• Securing loads in line with the Load Restraint Guide using ratchet straps, chains and binders
• Scanning and tracking freight through all stages (received, staged, loaded & unloaded)
• Preparing outbound freight for safe and secure dispatch
• Working with RF scanners to ensure accuracy and compliance

What You’ll Bring

• Current LF Forklift Licence with practical experience
• Proven experience working with general and oversize freight
• Previous yard hand or similar experience
• Ability to follow direction and work as part of a team
• RF scanner experience (highly regarded)

Why Join Centurion

• Reliable weekly pay
• Various shift times available (AM and PM shifts available)
• Additional allowances and penalties on top of base rate
• Perth Airport location with free parking
• All PPE and uniforms provided (including steel cap boots)
• Strong safety-first culture
• Ongoing training and genuine career development opportunities nationwide
• Bring Ya Mate & earn up to $1,000 through Centurion’s referral program
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for mental wellbeing support
• Discounted private health insurance
• Recognition and financial rewards through quarterly and annual awards
• Service milestone rewards for long-term employees

Company Overview

Centurion is a premier logistics company with a long‑standing reputation for excellence in transportation services across Australia. Founded in 1971, our business provides nationwide service with 34 branches across Western Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia and Victoria.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to join a leader in the transportation industry!

We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from women and First Nations People.