Forklift Operator

8 hours ago

Adelaide, South Australia Cochrane's Transport Full time $80,000 per year

About Us:

Proudly independent and family-owned, Cochrane's Transport is South Australia's leading express parcel and transport service provider.

We are proud to be one of South Australia's Top 100 Companies, operating a fleet of 250 vehicles and generating an annual turnover of $80 million. With a dedicated team of over 300 employees, our headquarters in Gillman and regional depots in Port Augusta, Whyalla, Port Pirie, Kadina, Clare, Berri, and Victor Harbor enable us to provide next-day express freight services throughout South Australia, including both metropolitan and regional areas, as well as to Broken Hill and Mildura.

About the position:

We are seeking a Forklift Operator to efficiently manage the distribution of freight within our Gillman Depot. The position is responsible for loading, unloading, sorting and staging consignments from receival through to dispatch.

Additionally, the Forklift Operator will manage inbound and outbound freight, report damaged goods, consolidate pallets for return and complete daily pre-start activities and vehicle checks to ensure safe and effective operations.

This position is permanent full-time working 38 hours each week, Monday to Friday with approximate start and finish times of 6AM to 2PM

What you will be doing:

  • Valid Forklift License
  • Previous forklift experience in a logistics environment
  • Strong understanding of the Chain of Responsibility and Safe Manual Handling Practices
  • Dedication to safety protocols and a cooperative team-oriented approach
  • High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines

About you:

  • Current Forklift License
  • Prior forklift experience within a logistics setting.
  • Proficiency in understanding and adhering to the Chain of Responsibility and Safe Manual Handling Practices.
  • A steadfast commitment to safety protocols and a collaborative teamwork approach.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to accuracy.
  • Literacy and comprehension.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.

What we offer:

  • Above award wages
  • 13.5% Superannuation
  • Shift loading in accordance with Peter Cochrane Management EA 2018
  • Well maintained facilities and equipment
  • Career development opportunities

If this sounds like you, then hit apply now

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