Ground Crew - Freight

Qantas Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,440,000 - 44,083,000; Part time

Job summary

Qantas Group is hiring Freight Ground Crew to support the Freight department across Domestic and International operations. The role involves heavy manual handling, loading/unloading freight, and operating forklifts, tugs and warehouse equipment, with duties documented in iCargo.

You’ll work in a fast-paced team and rotate shifts across a 24/7 roster, contributing to safe, efficient freight handling. Applicants must have a valid forklift license or be willing to obtain one, plus the ability to

Qualifications

• Must hold a current forklift license or willing to obtain one
• Ability to repetitively lift items up to 32 kg
• Experience with forklifts in warehouse environments is preferred
• Comfort with working across a 24/7 shift roster and a physically active role

Responsibilities

• Load and unload aircraft in the Freight department
• Operate forklifts, tugs and other handling equipment
• Use computer systems and scanners, and lodge freight documents into iCargo
• Collaborate with supervisors and teammates to move freight safely and efficiently

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Manual handling

Tools

Scanners

Warehouse software (iCargo)

Job description

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.

• 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 Freight Ground Crew, 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 weightli>
• 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
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• A hard-working nature and a positive ‘can do’ attitude
• Displays care and responsibility for our customers’ freight

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer, so by coming to work for us, you’ll be part of an organisation that encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply.

Please note: Applications will only be considered for candidates who have the right to work in Australia / New Zealand without restrictions or sponsorship.