Overview
Take Your Forklift Skills Further – Join a Team That Values Connection and Collaboration. Followmont Transport is on the lookout for a skilled Forklift Operator to join our dedicated Night Shift Team in Townsville. In this hands-on role, you’ll be at the heart of freight movement—safely loading and unloading B-Double Trailers and Tautliner Trucks, zoning and scanning freight, and supporting reporting functions to ensure the highest quality of customer service. This opportunity is ideal for a motivated individual with proven experience in transport or forklift operations, ready to take the next step in their career.
The Opportunity
- Full-time Commitment - Monday to Friday Roster
- Night Shift - 12:00am Start > 7:36am Finish
- Load and unload general freight from body trucks and trailers, ensuring accurate zoning to prevent misdirects
- Strap and secure freight trailers
- Sort freight to ensure it reaches its destination
Responsibilities include operating forklift to load and unload freight, ensuring accuracy in zoning and scanning, and supporting reporting functions to uphold service quality.
Qualifications
- Proven experience loading and unloading body trucks and trailers
- Previous night or afternoon shift experience (desirable)
- Willingness to complete or provide a Criminal History Check (within 3 months currency)
- Demonstrated commitment to maintaining high safety standards in daily operations
- Proven ability to follow and uphold company policies and procedures consistently
What’s in It for You
- Career progression opportunities
- Supportive team culture with monthly BBQs and team-building activities
- Internal training and upskilling pathways—transport offers so much more!
- Consistent roster with leave entitlements
- Workplace Benefits Program with discounts at major retailers
- Health fund discounts for singles and families
- Free access to our Employee Assistance Program, Mental Wellbeing Program, and Workplace Banking Program
- Recognition programs—we value your contribution
How to Apply
1. Complete a brief, 5-minute workplace behavioral assessment to help us understand your natural strengths:
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Online applications can be tricky we understand that so feel free to drop your CV in person at 10 Everett Street, Bohle and say hello to our friendly team.
Followmont Transport is a passionate family business, 100% dedicated to service. We maintain hands-on relationships with our customers, our people, and our suppliers. If you share these values and want to be part of something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.
Service | Unity | Passion | Integrity | Innovation | Care
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