Senior Freight Operator: Heavy Lifting & Rail Equipment

PageUp People Limited; Queensland; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Mentoring programs

Health insurance discounts

Parental Leave Program

Super Booster

Job summary

Aurizon is seeking a safety-focused, reliability-driven Operator based at our Stuart Terminal in Townsville on a full-time basis. You will operate medium to heavy forklifts and reach stackers, service and maintain equipment, and ensure safety and efficiency in a fast-paced rail and logistics environment.

Experience with heavy lifting gear and a commitment to safe operations is essential, with licensing (RS, DG preferred) and tickets required or obtained during employment.

Qualifications

• Possess RS Class Drivers Licence (preferred).
• DG license would be highly regarded, but not essential (will be obtained in employment).
• Forklift and Crane tickets held, with mechanical aptitude evident.
• Strong commitment to safety and knowledge of WHS and DG regulations.
• Willingness to work day, afternoon and night shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate medium/heavy Forklifts and Reach stacker on site.
• Provision, service, clean and perform basic maintenance on rolling stock.
• Conduct serviceability checks on all machines and maintain heavy lifting equipment >16 tonnes.

Skills

Forklift

Reach stacker

RS Class Drivers Licence

DG license

Forklift Tickets

Crane tickets

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Job description

Aurizon is seeking a safety-focused, reliability-driven Operator based at our Stuart Terminal in Townsville on a full-time basis. You will operate medium to heavy forklifts and reach stackers, service and maintain equipment, and ensure safety and efficiency in a fast-paced rail and logistics environment.

Experience with heavy lifting gear and a commitment to safe operations is essential, with licensing (RS, DG preferred) and tickets required or obtained during employment.