Forklift Operator

About the Role

• This vacancy is for a Forklift Driver to join our Operations team in Tennyson, Brisbane.

• Full-time, permanent role

• Tuesday to Saturday Roster with 7:30am starts

• Saturday shifts commence at 5:30am (Weekend Rates Apply)

• Overtime offered on a need-by-need basis

• Unload and load vehicles and sort freight appropriately and safely

• Scanning freight, freight sortation and re-palletising of freight

• Picking and preparing runs for the following day

• Palletising freight for travel where required

• Ensuring the correct movement and distribution of freight in a timely manner

• Carry out all duties within set timeframes and follow instructions closely

• Identifying damages and reporting in accordance with site process

• Ensure compliance and safety is always adhered to

• Demonstrate a safety-first approach and follow WHS practices and procedures consistently

• Follow and comply with company procedures, including hazard, near miss and incident reporting processes

• Safely restrain loads and correctly use straps where required

What You’ll Bring

• Current and valid Forklift Licence (mandatory)

• Strong forklift operating skills with a focus on safety and efficiency

• Load restraint experience preferred

• Leadership qualities and a willingness to grow within the business highly regarded

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Ability to follow instructions and work autonomously where required

• Full rights to work in Australia

• High attention to safety

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About Team Global Express

Team Global Express (TGE) is an Australian-owned transport and logistics business delivering to Australia and New Zealand. We’re not only transforming our operations but striving towards changing the logistics industry and becoming an Environmental, Social, and Governance leader by 2030. To learn more about our story, visit https://teamglobalexp.com/.

Why TGE

We care about our customers, our people, and our planet. We are always innovating and improving our services. We are driven by passion and purpose, and we never stop.

What we offer

• Competitive salary above industry standards

• Upskilling, training, mentoring and more to support your career development journey

• Fun and practical employee perks and discounts

• Flexible work, including work from home

• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers

• Peer recognition awards acknowledge when you go above and beyond.

An inclusive workplace, works for everyone

We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Team Global Express acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia and the Māori, as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our recruitment process

Applying for a job starts with an online application form, from there you may be invited to complete an online assessment followed by a virtual or in person interview. The last step is undergoing pre-employment checks, which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment including fitness to work and drug & alcohol screening.

Other things to note

• When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the recruitment process.

• During the recruitment process, please keep an eye on your junk emails and spam folders for updates.

• TGE is listed as one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies of 2023 and 2024 in Australia.