Forklift Driver / Leading Hand

About the role

•  Team Global Express is seeking a Leading Hand / Forklift Operator to commence at our Brisbane Airport Depot
• This is a Full time, Permanent role (6.30am Starts). Overtime is available and will be offered on a need by need basis.
• The successful applicant will be entitled to an appropriate weekly allowance  
• Complete site inductions for new staff, including training and necessary introductions to key staff members they may be required to know. Ensure new staff has contact details of all required staff members at the depot.
• Provide drivers with training specific to delivery and pickup process, site rules, route planning, loading and optimization, safety, and scanner operation.
• Organize all drivers to maximize efficiency, vehicle utilization and productivity. Ensure successful delivery and collection of all freight. Any remaining freight needs to be organized for recovery run or second run, identifying common mis sorts and issues to be rectified with the operations team.
• Mitigate driver issues at floor level where possible, escalating as required to a supervisor.
• Unload and load vehicles and sort them appropriately and safely
• Scanning freight, freight sortation and re-palletising of freight
• Picking and preparing runs for following day
• Palletizing freight for travel where required
• Ensuring the correct movement and distribution of freight in a timely manner
• General depot housekeeping in between tasks or as required.

What you’ll bring

• You will hold a Current & Valid Forklift License (Mandatory)
• You will be able to work as part of a team
• You will able to follow instructions and work autonomously where required
• You must have Full Rights to work in Australia
• You will have a high attention towards Safety

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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 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

• 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.