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Forklift Operator

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Current and valid LF Forklift Licence (Essential)
  • Previous forklift experience within transport, logistics or warehousing
  • Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
  • Full working rights in Australia

Responsibilities

  • Load and unload linehaul and pick-up delivery (PUD) vehicles
  • Safely move, scan and sort freight within the depot
  • Pick and prepare freight for daily delivery runs
  • Conduct freight damage inspections and report any issues

Key facts

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Reliability

About the company

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Team Global Express

Transportation, Logistics & Supply Chain

United by our fundamental goal to provide superior customer experiences and operational excellence, Team Global Express is excited to step forward under new ownership, Allegro Funds. Backed by an unrivalled and seamless network, Team Global Express builds unique, innovative and tailored solutions across road, rail, air and sea; providing transport, logistics, and business solutions to customers throughout Australia and New Zealand. By exploring how businesses continue to deliver in a changing world, Team Global Express is determined to play our pivotal part in the pandemic-proof economic recovery of Australia and New Zealand. Through engaging, listening and sharing with our customers, Team Global Express strives to deliver exceptional experiences, putting your business at the heart of ours. About our new owners: Allegro Funds is Australia’s most awarded and largest transformation and turnaround private equity firm. Allegro provides Transformational Capital—applying capital, expertise and a distinctly hands-on approach—to invest in businesses and reposition them for sustained long term growth. Over the past 20 years, Allegro has demonstrated a strong track record or partnering with management teams and key stakeholders to build better businesses and create enduring value.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryTransportation, Logistics & Supply Chain
Company size5001 - 10000

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Job description

About the Role

As a Forklift Driver, you'll play a key role in ensuring freight is loaded, unloaded, sorted and dispatched safely and on time. Working as part of a supportive operations team, you'll help keep our depot running efficiently while maintaining the highest safety standards.

Working Hours

  • Full-time, Permanent
  • Monday to Friday
  • 5:30 AM starts
  • Overtime available when operationally required

Key Responsibilities

  • Load and unload linehaul and pick-up & delivery (PUD) vehicles.
  • Safely move, scan and sort freight within the depot.
  • Pick and prepare freight for daily delivery runs.
  • Re-palletise and palletise freight for transport where required.
  • Ensure freight is distributed accurately and within required timeframes.
  • Conduct freight damage inspections and report any issues.
  • Safely restrain loads and correctly use load restraint equipment.
  • Maintain a clean, safe and organised work environment.
  • Follow all workplace safety procedures and company policies.
  • Report hazards, near misses and incidents promptly.

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

  • Current and valid LF Forklift Licence (Essential).
  • Previous forklift experience within transport, logistics or warehousing.
  • Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Good communication skills and a positive team attitude.
  • Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
  • Full working rights in Australia.
  • A reliable, punctual and safety-focused approach to work.

If you're an experienced Forklift Driver looking to join a great team and build a long-term career with Team Global Express, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

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