Forklift Driver

15 hours ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Team Global Express Full time $69,376 per year

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced and reliable Forklift Operator to join our Woree (QLD) depot. This is a full-time, permanent position, ideal for someone with solid transport or warehouse experience who values safety, teamwork, and efficiency in daily operations.

  • Permanent full-time role with stable hours (Monday to Friday).
  • Competitive hourly rate – $33.13 per hour.
  • Supportive and safety-focused team culture.
  • Opportunities for ongoing training and development.

What You'll Do

  • Safely and efficiently load and unload pallets from trucks and containers.
  • Move, store, and stage general freight for interstate and regional deliveries.
  • Check load restraints, packaging, and freight condition prior to dispatch.
  • Handle freight carefully to avoid damage.
  • Report any freight or equipment damage immediately to your supervisor.
  • Support a clean, safe, and organised work environment.

 

What You'll Bring

  • Valid Forklift Licence (essential).
  • 2+ years' experience in transport, logistics, or warehouse operations.
  • Experience handling palletised freight (preferred).
  • Good understanding of WHS and load restraint procedures.
  • Knowledge of Dangerous Goods handling (desirable).
  • A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and reliability.

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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.

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