PM Linehaul Loader - Fast, Safe Trailer Loading

Hi-Trans Express; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hi-Trans Express in Melbourne is seeking an experienced PM Linehaul Loader to join our operations team at the Chelsea Heights depot. Immediate start available for a hands-on Linehaul loading role.

The PM shift runs 1:00pm–9:06pm. You will safely load interstate Linehaul trailers, manage load distribution, and ensure on-time departures while maintaining safety and accuracy in every task.

Qualifications

• Current LF forklift licence is required.
• Minimum 2 years' recent Linehaul loading experience.
• Proven experience loading interstate Linehaul trailers.
• Strong understanding of Linehaul load distribution.
• Experience handling oversized freight.
• Experience handling dangerous goods.
• Good understanding of load restraint requirements.
• Ability to work efficiently under time pressures.
• Strong attention to detail and freight scanning accuracy.
• Commitment to safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift to load and unload freight.
• Load outgoing Linehaul trailers efficiently and safely.
• Ensure freight is correctly positioned and distributed.
• Scan and stage freight for Linehaul departure.
• Unload local PUD freight.
• Handle pallets, oversized freight and dangerous goods.
• Open and close tautliner trailers and gates.
• Apply load restraint and strapping in accordance with requirements.
• Ensure freight is secured and compliant with load restraint standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised depot.
• Assist with general depot duties as required.

Skills

LF Forklift Licence

Linehaul loading experience

Linehaul trailers loading

Load distribution understanding

Oversized freight handling

Dangerous goods handling

Load restraint knowledge

Time pressure tolerance

Freight scanning accuracy

Commitment to safety

Team player

Job description

Hi-Trans Express in Melbourne is seeking an experienced PM Linehaul Loader to join our operations team at the Chelsea Heights depot. Immediate start available for a hands-on Linehaul loading role.

The PM shift runs 1:00pm–9:06pm. You will safely load interstate Linehaul trailers, manage load distribution, and ensure on-time departures while maintaining safety and accuracy in every task.