At a Glance
- Tasks: Load and unload freight in a fast-paced transport environment.
- Company: Join Niche Logistics, a growing national logistics business.
- Benefits: Earn $31.57 per hour plus penalty rates with stable hours.
- Other info: Supportive team culture focused on safety and teamwork.
- Why this job: Build your career in a hands-on role with job security.
- Qualifications: 2 years' experience in transport and strong attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 31.57 - 31.57 $ per hour.
Niche Logistics is looking for an experienced Forklift Driver to join our busy Villawood depot. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong experience working with container freight, linehaul, local PUD vehicles and general freight in a fast-paced transport environment.
You will be responsible for:
- Loading and unloading rail containers, including rear entry and tautliner/curtain sided containers.
- Staging freight and loading/unloading local HR PUD and linehaul trucks.
This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm. Pay rate: $31.57 per hour plus penalty rates.
What you'll be doing:
- Loading and unloading inbound and outbound freight from containers, linehaul trucks, local PUD vehicles, flatbeds and tautliner trailers.
- Handling general freight and container freight safely, accurately and efficiently in a busy depot environment.
- Staging freight for dispatch and ensuring freight is stored, grouped and prepared correctly.
- Checking freight condition, packaging and load restraint before transport.
- Using load restraint equipment, including straps and chains, and reporting any freight or equipment damage promptly.
- Maintaining a strong focus on safety, teamwork and assisting with general depot duties/manual handling when required.
What we're looking for:
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a busy transport depot or similar freight environment.
- Specific experience with general freight, container freight, curtain sided containers, HR trucks, linehaul vehicles and local PUD trucks.
- Confidence working with flatbed and tautliner trailers, including loading, unloading and load restraint.
- Strong attention to detail, reliable work ethic, can-do attitude and a safety-first mindset.
- Physically fit, willing to assist with manual lifting, and able to pass a pre-employment medical, police check and provide recent work references.
What we offer:
- Competitive above award hourly rate of $31.57 per hour plus penalty rates.
- Full-time, stable Monday to Friday hours, 8:00am - 4:00pm.
- Long-term job security with a growing national logistics business.
- Opportunity to build your career in a busy, hands-on transport environment.
- Supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety and getting the job done right.
If you are an experienced Forklift Driver who knows their way around container freight, linehaul and local PUD operations, we would love to hear from you.
Please Note: To be considered for this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or permanent resident. To be successful in this role, candidates must satisfactorily complete all pre-employment checks, including reference verification, criminal history review, and a medical assessment with Drug & Alcohol testing.
Forklift Driver employer: Niche Logistics
Niche Logistics is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Redbank, QLD, where you can truly make a difference as an Operations Supervisor. With a strong focus on employee growth and a supportive culture, you'll have the chance to lead a dedicated team while enjoying long-term job security within a reputable national company. Join us to thrive in a fast-paced setting that values your contributions and fosters a customer-first mindset.
