At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate forklifts and sort products to keep our delivery operations running smoothly.
- Company: Join a supportive team at StarTrack in Mount St John, Townsville.
- Benefits: Earn $34.83/hr plus super, with weekly pay and onsite parking.
- Other info: Flexible hours, training opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Enjoy variety in your work while making a real impact on deliveries across Australia.
- Qualifications: Must hold a valid LF Forklift Licence and be safety-focused.
The predicted salary is between 34.83 - 34.83 $ per hour.
Being in our warehouses means keeping active, working with a crew that’s got your back, and knowing the work you do really matters. It’s essential work with plenty of variety which means no two days are ever quite the same. We take safety seriously and look out for your wellbeing because you should be going home the same way you came to work.
As our Freight Handler / Forklift Driver, you’ll be based in our Mount St John, Townsville StarTrack facility, working with colleagues across our processing and deliveries teams to keep the cogs of our business turning. Safely operating a forklift and also sorting product on the floor, you’ll support with loading parcels/pallets for our delivery and transport drivers to head out on the road and deliver for Australia like never before. If you enjoy variety, then this combination operations role is one for you. This opportunity works 2pm-10pm Monday to Friday and pays $34.83/hr + 13% super + an additional penalty of 17.5% and overtime rates. Leave loading applied to annual leave accruals taken.
About you
- Hold a valid LF Forklift Licence with experience.
- Be fit enough to lift/load and unload mail/parcel items of all different shapes and sizes frequently around our facilities and into trucks.
- Be safety-focused, willing to undergo a vehicle assessment and pre-employment checks (medical, drug/alcohol screening and national police checks).
- You’re a self-starter that enjoys working in a busy operations environment.
- You enjoy connecting with others in the community to support us to deliver on time, and like never before.
What else is in it for you?
- Weekly pay, onsite parking, uniform provided and much more!
- Work with a diverse, supportive team where you have opportunity to connect over both work and team social events.
- Working hours that gives you flexibility to make space for what’s important to you either before or after work.
- Your safety and wellbeing is prioritised above everything else, so you go home the same way you came to work.
- Opportunities for training, growth and development with pathways in facilities or other areas of the business.
- Discounts and offers on lots of your favourite brands via Post Perks for more cash in your pocket, plus access to other health and wellbeing resources.
We welcome people all ages, genders and backgrounds – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and refugees. We’re a Disability Confident Recruiter, committed to making our hiring process and workplace inclusive and barrier-free. We’re also working hard to remove bias and build a gender-equitable experience for everyone who joins us.
Forklift Driver / Freight Handler employer: Australia Post Group
At StarTrack, located in Botany, we pride ourselves on being part of the Australia Post Group, offering a dynamic work environment that champions diversity and inclusion. As a Supervisor, you'll lead a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional service while benefiting from ongoing professional development opportunities and a culture that values innovation and collaboration. Join us to be part of a supportive workplace where your contributions make a real difference in the lives of Australians.
