Cargo Screener & Forklift Operator in Melbourne

Cargo Screener & Forklift Operator in Melbourne

Melbourne Full-Time On-site
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  • Work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
  • Opportunities for skill development and growth.
  • Join a supportive team focused on safety.
  • Contribute to secure warehouse operations.
  • Be part of a reputable logistics company.


Talent Acquisition Group is excited to announce an opportunity for a passionate and detail-oriented Screener & Forklift Operator to join our client's dynamic warehouse team.


About the Role


Your role will involve ensuring smooth warehouse operations by handling a variety of duties from receiving and verifying goods, loading and unloading freight, to operating forklifts. If you excel in a fast-paced environment and have a keen eye for detail, we want to hear from you!


Key Duties and Responsibilities



  • Receive goods on behalf of customers and suppliers, including offloading/loading vehicles, manual handling, checking paperwork, weighing and measuring freight, booking in freight, and reporting any discrepancies or damages.

  • Operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts and hand jacks.

  • Palletise loose and floor-loaded cargo, securing with stretch wrap and/or banding.

  • Load and unload trailers and ocean containers professionally and without damage.

  • Prepare outbound loads: match freight with paperwork, label shipments, and handle ULDs.

  • Accurately verify freight counts and conditions, signing off Bills of Lading.

  • Safely stage and organise cargo within the warehouse.

  • Use booking-in sheets or Warehouse Management System (WMS) to maintain warehouse organisation and accuracy.

  • Maintain high standards of housekeeping, including sweeping, inventory consolidation, and general cleaning duties.

  • Follow all quality and safety standards as per SOPs and customer requirements, including reworking or recouping freight where needed.

  • Operate Import and Export X-Ray Screening and EDT operations with accuracy and compliance.

  • Complete weekly bond checks (site specific).

  • Ensure DFT procedures are adhered to, including maintaining perimeter security and challenging any unusual activity (site specific).

  • Handle bonded import freight and break down inbound ULDs following regulations (site specific).

  • Perform other general warehouse duties as required to support the team.


About You


With experience in transport security, logistics, or a regulated environment, you bring a disciplined and detail-focused approach. You understand the importance of compliance, vigilance, and accuracy in high-security settings and take pride in following procedures and maintaining safety standards.


You are reliable, adaptable, and able to work both independently and within a team. You communicate effectively and complete tasks efficiently.


Qualifications and Experience: Required



  • Ability to obtain and maintain an ASIC clearance

  • Current Forklift Licence

  • AVI20118 Certificate II in Transport Security Protection

  • Demonstrated experience with RACA and 77G procedures

  • Flexibility to work varied shifts and days (site specific)


Preferred:



  • Previous experience in a warehouse or freight forwarding environment

  • Strong understanding of warehouse safety and security procedures

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Cargo Screener & Forklift Operator in Melbourne employer: Talent Acquisition Group

Join our dynamic team at Melbourne Airport as a Forklift Operator in the cold store, where you'll play a vital role in the fast-paced airfreight industry. We pride ourselves on a supportive and safety-focused work culture that offers genuine opportunities for career progression, ensuring that every day brings new challenges and rewards. With competitive pay and a temp-to-perm pathway, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow in a thriving environment.

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Contact Details:

Talent Acquisition Group Recruitment Team