Ground Crew - Freight

Qantas; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Qantas Ground Services (QGS) is seeking Ground Crew Freight staff for permanent, part-time roles based in Brisbane. You will handle freight across Domestic and International sectors, loading and unloading cargo and operating forklifts and related equipment.

Training and progression opportunities are available as you develop skills within a dynamic, safety-focused environment. Responsibilities include operating computer systems, scanners, and lodging freight into the warehouse system (iCargo).

Qualifications

• Proven commitment to safety in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy manual handling of freight up to 32 kgs.
• Load and unload aircraft as part of the Freight team.
• Operate forklifts, tugs and other heavy machinery; use scanners and warehouse systems.
• Lodge freight documents into the warehouse system (iCargo) and work with supervisors to develop skills and progress your career.

Skills

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift license

Driver's license

Forklift operation

Job description

• Permanent, part-time positions available

At Qantas, we represent Australia to the world. Our diverse country is known for our spirit, mateship, and a can-do attitude. We're resilient and strong, and we work hard to keep things moving.

Qantas Ground Services (QGS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Qantas Airways and we're responsible for providing ground handling services to the Qantas Freight, Australia's largest independent air freight services business and has seen continuous growth.

Job Description

• An opportunity to work in QGS Freight, a business that continues to boom and grow each year
• Dynamic, exciting industry with opportunities for Career Progression
• Permanent, part-time positions available

At Qantas, we represent Australia to the world. Our diverse country is known for our spirit, mateship, and a can-do attitude. We're resilient and strong, and we work hard to keep things moving.

Qantas Ground Services (QGS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Qantas Airways and we're responsible for providing ground handling services to the Qantas Freight, Australia's largest independent air freight services business and has seen continuous growth.

As Ground Crew Freight, you will work in different areas of the Freight department including Domestic and International, looking after our customers’ freight. You could be moving anything from beloved pets and animals to machinery, dangerous goods and packages.

On a day-to-day basis, you would be responsible for the significant manual handling of freight where your duties include loading and unloading of aircraft. You will be operating forklifts, tugs and heavy machinery. Additionally, you'll operate computer systems, scanners, and lodging freight documents into the warehouse system (iCargo). Working with your supervisors and managers, you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills while progressing your career.

You'll Have

• 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 our dynamic 24-hour, 7 day a week, rotational shift roster (meaning shifts will vary from week to week)
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment medical (Qantas funded)
• Previous experience using a forklift in a warehouse environment is preferred
• Recent experience in a manual handling or physical role, within a fast-paced operational environment preferred
• A passion for safety and working within Work Health & Safety guidelines at all times