At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate forklifts and sort products to keep our delivery operations running smoothly.
- Company: Join a diverse team at a leading logistics company that values your contribution.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, and discounts on your favourite brands.
- Other info: We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace for all.
- Why this job: Be part of a vital team delivering for Australia while enjoying variety in your work.
- Qualifications: Must have MR Truck License and be fit for manual handling tasks.
The predicted salary is between 39.34 - 39.34 $ 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..
About the opportunity
As our Freight Handler / Forklift Driver, you’ll be based in one of our facilities, 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.
About you
- Have full work rights (no restrictions)
- Hold a valid MR Truck License - with manual transmission 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.
- Able to work Monday - Friday (7.30am - 3.36pm) with overtime (depending on business requirements).
What else is in it for you?
- 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
- An attractive hourly rate of $39.34 per hour + 12% superannuation contributions
- All walks, one route
It takes a lot of us to deliver for every Australian – and it’s important to us that our people behind the parcels reflect the people receiving them.
We come from all walks.
Different backgrounds, different ages, different genders, different sexualities and different abilities, but we all believe in the same purpose.
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.
If you’ve got questions about accessibility, reach out to our Diversity & Inclusion team at ***************@auspost. com. au or on 03 8737 9***.
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Forklift Driver / Freight Handler employer: Australia Post
Australia Post is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of connection and inclusivity, allowing employees to bring their whole selves to work. With flexible working arrangements, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to diversity, Australia Post empowers its team members to make a meaningful impact on the Australian community while enjoying a supportive and collaborative work environment. The role of HR Operational Excellence Partner offers a unique chance to drive continuous improvement initiatives and leverage emerging technologies in a dynamic setting.
