Rail Freight Terminal Operator: Safe Shunting & Lift Ops

Pacific National; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Novated Leasing

Fitness Passport

Purchase leave program

Access to EAP program through Sonder

Job summary

Pacific National is seeking an experienced Forklift / Terminal Operator to join our Perth Freight Terminal in Kewdale, WA. You will support safe yard operations, shunting, and train preparation as part of a forward-rotating 24/7 roster.

Reporting to the Terminal Supervisor, you will move freight with high-risk forklift equipment, perform train inspections and ensure security and housekeeping across the PN network. Apply now.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklift and terminal equipment.
• Current motor vehicle licence and a high-risk forklift licence.
• CN ticket and Reach Stacker experience is highly regarded.
• Background in logistics, rail or transportation.

Responsibilities

• Operate load-lifting equipment to move freight on/off trains.
• Shunting, train examination and preparation duties.
• Maintain security and housekeeping in yard.
• Provide safety-critical communications for rail services.
• Process freight and documentation in computerised systems.
• Work a 24/7 forward-rotating roster (38 hours per week on average).

Skills

Forklift operations

Rail yard safety

Shunting

CN ticket

Reach Stacker

High-risk forklift licence

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Motor vehicle licence

Job description

Pacific National is seeking an experienced Forklift / Terminal Operator to join our Perth Freight Terminal in Kewdale, WA. You will support safe yard operations, shunting, and train preparation as part of a forward-rotating 24/7 roster.

Reporting to the Terminal Supervisor, you will move freight with high-risk forklift equipment, perform train inspections and ensure security and housekeeping across the PN network. Apply now.