Forklift Driver

About the role

Team Global Express is currently seeking an experienced and qualified Forklift Operator to commence immediately on the AM shift at our Altona North depot. This is a Full Time, Permanent Opportunity to join our team and apply your experience by coordinating and loading our general freight for our interstate and regional customers and clients.

What you'll do

• Undertake safe and effective loading and unloading of the pallets from and into the trucks and container, movement and storage of freight as required.
• Take additional care with freight to ensure there is no damage.
• Always check load restraint, packaging, and the condition of freight before it travels.
• Report all damages to freight or forklift to your supervisor immediately.
• Overtime is available and will be offered on a need by need basis
• Ensure compliance and safety is always adhered to.
• You will be able to work as part of a team
• Palletizing freight for travel where required

What you'll bring

• Experience in the transport industry
• Experience in driving the long Tyne forklift advantageous
• Palletized freight experience preferable.
• A valid Forklift License is essential
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a team within a fast-paced environment
• Ability to adhere to WHS and Safety Regulations
• Knowledge of Load Restraints and Dangerous Goods desirable.
• Excellent attitude, a good work ethic and reliability

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 .

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.