
Strapper/yard Hand
1 week ago
**About Us**:
Freight Assist Australia specialises in transport and logistics services Australia-Wide. With a friendly and vibrant team, we are determined to provide a solution-based approach to your transport and logistics needs while providing exceptional customer service. Our core specialties spread across a range of industries including food, manufacturing, general products and dangerous goods (packaged and bulk).
**About the Role**:
- Casual Position
- PM Shift 4:30pm start
- Altona Depot Based
As a Yard Strapper/General Hand, you will be essential to our logistics operations, responsible for ensuring that freight is securely prepared for transport. Your keen attention to detail and strong commitment to safety will be vital in maintaining the efficiency of our Linehaul operations. This physical role involves hands-on manual labour, a strong emphasis on safety practices, and a solid grasp of freight handling techniques. You will thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, where your contributions directly impact our overall success.
**Duties & Responsibilities**:
- Conduct checks on load restraints and packaging before transport.
- Strapping and restraining freight safely and efficiently
- Conduct checks on load restraints and packaging before transport.
- Report any damages to freight or equipment promptly.
- Maintain safety standards and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Secure freight to trailers using strap and utilising corflute and angles where needed.
- Inspect and maintain equipment and tools to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Communicate effectively with team members and drivers.
- Follow safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
- Ensuring all freight is labelled correctly
- RF Scanning of all freight coming inward/outward
- Cubic scanning all inward freight
- Supporting operations staff and linehaul drivers as required
- Opening and shutting tautliner trailers and removing and installing truck gates
- Cleaning up the yard, including sweeping, rubbish removal, and general maintenance
**Experience and Skills**:
- Relevant experience with general freight
- Strong attention to detail, a “can do” attitude, and commitment to safety and customer service.
- Experience in transport/logistics or yard work
- Strong knowledge of freight handling (tautliners, straps, pallets, gates, curtains)
- Forklift licence an advantage but not required.
- A strong work ethic, physical fitness, and positive team attitude
**Join us**:
At Freight assist Australia we believe our people are one of our greatest assets. Some of the benefits include:
- Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities.
- The opportunity to work in an innovative, growing company that invests in its people and IT programs.
- Job security working for an established company, Melbourne family owned and operated since 2012
**Job Type**: Casual
Pay: $37.00 per hour
**Experience**:
- Strapper: 1 year (preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (required)
Work Location: In person
-
Yardman/ Trade Assistant
2 weeks ago
Altona, Australia All Star Access Hire Full timeAll Star Access Hire is one of the fastest growing and exciting equipment hire businesses in Australia. We require an energetic and reliable yardman to join the team. All Star is a fast paced and fun environment to work in. Great support and training will be provided for the successful applicant. **Job tasks and responsibilities** - Washing, cleaning, touch...
-
Automotive Acessories Installer
6 days ago
Altona, Australia Triple M Holdings Full time$70 000 - 84 000 p.a + super - Secure opportunities, in a trusted national market leader - New staff member $1000 incentive **OUR COMPANY**: With over fifty years of successful operations, Triple M Tray Bodies has developed itself to be Australia’s Most Trusted and Most Proven manufacturer of automotive truck bodies and accessories. Our products have a...