Linehaul Forklift Operator – PM Shift, Full-Time

Domestic Freight Express; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Full-time permanent employment

Modern depot facilities

Family-owned working environment

Career progression opportunities

Growing national transport company

Job summary

Domestic Freight Express is seeking experienced Linehaul Forklift Operators for PM shifts at our Truganina and Larapinta depots. The role involves safely loading/unloading interstate linehaul trailers and consolidating palletised freight to maximise trailer utilisation.

You will handle weight distribution, load restraint and CoR compliance, accurately scanning freight, and reporting discrepancies while maintaining a clean, safe warehouse. Competitive pay and long-term employment offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in linehaul loading operations.
• Current LF Forklift Licence.
• Experience loading semi trailers and B-Doubles.
• Sound understanding of Mass Management, weight distribution and load restraint requirements.
• Experience handling and consolidating mixed palletised freight.
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude and ability to work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload interstate linehaul trailers.
• Consolidate palletised freight to maximise trailer utilisation.
• Ensure correct weight distribution, load restraint and Chain of Responsibility compliance.
• Accurately scan, sort and allocate freight to the correct destinations.
• Minimise freight damage, loading errors and misdirected consignments.
• Identify and report freight discrepancies or damages.
• Work efficiently to meet scheduled linehaul departure times.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised warehouse environment.

Skills

Linehaul loading

LF Forklift Licence

Trailer loading

Load distribution & restraint

Palletised freight handling

Safety awareness

Punctuality

Team player

Job description

Domestic Freight Express is seeking experienced Linehaul Forklift Operators for PM shifts at our Truganina and Larapinta depots. The role involves safely loading/unloading interstate linehaul trailers and consolidating palletised freight to maximise trailer utilisation.

You will handle weight distribution, load restraint and CoR compliance, accurately scanning freight, and reporting discrepancies while maintaining a clean, safe warehouse. Competitive pay and long-term employment offered.