Forklift Operator Rotating shifts including days, nights and weekends 24/7 Rail Operation Permanent opportunity, Townsville location About us Pacific National (PN) is the largest provider of diversified rail freight services in Australia. We haul a variety of freight including coal, intermodal containers, steel, and a range of bulk commodities and materials that keep the region’s economy, businesses and households running. We operate nationally with approximately 3,500 staff in over 90 sites across Australia. About the role As a Forklift Operator, you are responsible for the loading and unloading of containerised rail freight trains and trucks. It is a 24/7 Rail operation with a 12-line roster. The roster that has been built has a great work/life balance with a dedicated, hardworking team. You will be required to work shift work on a rotating roster. About You To be successful in this role, you will be a team player who thinks ahead and enjoys a challenge. This is a role that requires a responsible and accountable individual who will efficiently and safely undertake all forklift loading and unloading duties. In addition, you will ideally have: LF Forklift Truck Licence Full Driver's licence General computer proficiency is required Ideally experience within a similar role within logistics, transport or the rail industry. Note that sufficient training will be conducted for the role. The Benefits We value diversity, inclusion, collaboration and the contribution of each of our employees. Working for us will enable you to take ownership of your career and gain access to the following benefits: Pursue growth and career development Access mentoring programs Access our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling, free for you and your eligible family members Benefit from discounts on select health insurance, travel, and more. We are seeking applicants who share our values: Make it simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own it. These values help us achieve strong connections with everyone we work with and play an important part in motivating us all to do our best work. What our employees say about working at Pacific National: ‘Work/Life balance is very difficult to achieve in any rail haulage business however I think Pacific National are leading the field in this regard’ Closing date Applications close on the 29th of June 2025 Next steps Are you ready to be part of our future? To apply, please click on the 'Apply' button below and follow the prompts. To find out more about Pacific National, our benefits and opportunities we offer, visit our careers page: www.pacificnational.com.au/careers. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for women, and you can visit our Work180 page Pacific National | WORK180 Endorsed Employer to find out more! Acknowledgement of Country We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, live and rail. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future and to the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.