Forklift Operator
Team Global ExpressAbout 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
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TGE is listed as one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies of 2023 and 2024 in Australia.