At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate forklifts to handle international cargo in a fast-paced cold store environment.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at Melbourne Airport with a focus on safety and support.
- Benefits: Temp-to-perm role with competitive pay and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Monday to Friday shifts with great team culture and progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Experience a unique work environment where every shift brings new challenges.
- Qualifications: Forklift experience, clean record, and a passion for the airfreight industry.
The predicted salary is between 33 - 33 $ per hour.
About the Role
As a cold store forklift operator at Melbourne Airport, you’ll be an essential part of the team responsible for handling international cargo and keeping operations running smoothly. Your day-to-day will include:
- Operating a forklift to unload aircraft units
- Manual handling
- Removing cargo nets and shrink-wrap from pallets
- Loading airfreight onto trucks
- Operating hoists to safely manoeuvre aircraft units
- Working in a cold store
- Working with perishables & carcus's
- Why Join Us
- Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career potential
- Fast-paced, high-energy environment where no two shifts are the same
- Supportive, safety-focused team culture
- Genuine opportunities for progression within airfreight and logistics
- Rosters & Pay
- Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 5:30pm
- Weekday rates: $33per hour, with applicable shift penalties
- What We’re Looking For
- Forklift competency and experience in freight handling
- A strong desire to grow and learn in the airfreight industry
- Clean criminal record
- Ability to pass ongoing drug & alcohol testing
- Previous cold store experience
- Ability to work with perishables & carcus's
- Reliable, team-focused attitude
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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.
We think you need these skills to ace Forklift Operator in Melbourne
Forklift Operation
Freight Handling
Cold Store Experience
Manual Handling
Cargo Management
Safety Awareness
Teamwork
