Border Express currently has several exciting opportunities available for experienced and motivated Forklift Operators to join the team, with early morning and afternoon/evening shifts available, Monday to Friday, at our Underwood Branch.
This position is responsible for the protected and effective loading and unloading of trucks and linehaul vehicles.
Success in this position will be measured when Delivered In Full On Time (DIFOT) targets are met and a safe workplace is actively demonstrated. This is a front line position, which requires a high level of communication, professionalism and customer service to be applied consistently every day.
Daytime shifts: Mon-Fri 4-5am starts (Permanent or Casual positions available)
Afternoon/Evening shifts: Mon-Fri 2-3pm starts (Permanent or Casual positions available)
Duties
- Undertake safe and effective loading, unloading, movement, restraint and storage of freight as required.
- Take additional care with freight to ensure there are no damages.
- Always check load restraint, packaging and the condition of freight before it travels.
- Report all damages to freight or forklift to your supervisor immediately.
- Ensure all pallet paperwork and Dangerous Goods paperwork is checked and completed accurately.
- Ensure that there are no Dangerous Goods compatibility issues when loading and unloading.
Skills and Experience
- A minimum of 1-2 years of truck/trailer loading experience is required.
- Experience in the transport industry.
- Valid LF forklift licence is required.
- Minimum of 2 years experience operating a forklift.
- Ability to adhere to WHS and Safety Regulations.
- Excellent attitude, a good work ethic and reliability.
- A high level of physical fitness and the ability to perform repetitive lifting.
- Great local knowledge of Brisbane and surrounding areas.
- Ability to work unsupervised.
Join a team that delivers excellence every time.
At Border Express, we've been setting the standard for exceptional service and results for over 40 years. As we enter an exciting phase of growth and innovation, we're raising the bar higher than ever before.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities.
We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all. We encourage and support our team members to grow their careers with Border Express, by providing ongoing opportunities and development to grow and make a real difference.
At Border Express, we're not just moving freight - we're moving boundaries. Join us.
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Application Questions
- Do you have experience operating a forklift?
- Do you have customer service experience?
- Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S;/WHS?
- How many years' experience do you have as a forklift driver?
- Which of the following forklift licences do you have?
- Do you have experience working with logistics, freight & delivery services?
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- Are you applying for an AFTERNOON/EVENING shift (2-3pm starts)?
- Are you applying for an EARLY MORNING shift (4-5am starts)?
- Do you have Truck and Semi/B-double trailer loading & unloading experience?
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