Job description
Your new role
We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Freight Officer in Alice Springs. If you are looking to kick-start your career in the dynamic world of branch operations within the transport industry, this permanent full-time position offers an exciting opportunity for growth and development. This role will be responsible for the safe and efficient loading, unloading and manoeuvring of general freight, ensuring all loads are secured and restrained correctly. Join us in shaping the future of logistics as we continue to provide reliable and efficient services to our valued clients.
Culture and Benefits
Immediate Start Available
Full-time Permanent, Monday to Friday
Location Allowance for hours worked
All PPE and uniforms provided, including steel cap boots
Strong team and safety culture
Ongoing training and career development with extraordinary opportunities on a national scale
Employee Wellness Programs where employee health and wellbeing are put first
Car, health, and home insurance discounts to be enjoyed
Tasks and Responsibilities
Operating a forklift to load and unload freight in a safe and timely manner*
Processing of various types of freight from beginning to end
Secure and restrain all loads in a safe manner as per the load restraint guide
Ensuring all scanning is accurate and complete for freight in the received, loaded, staged and unloaded functions
Preparation of outgoing freight ensuring that goods are secured and packed correctly for dispatch
Guaranteeing freight is loaded in time to meet scheduled vehicle departure times
Requirements of the role
Current Forklift Licence (LF) - *desired but not essential
Preferred experience with general freight or warehousing
Ability to take direction from management and supervisors
Preferred scanning experience
Customer service and communication skills
Ability to comply with company policies, procedures, and RIPPA values
Who is Centurion?
Centurion is Australia’s largest independently owned and operated logistics (3PL) and transport companies. Based in Perth, Western Australia but operating across Australia, we have significant mobile, land and infrastructure assets nationwide, including 20+ distribution centres and a fleet of more than 2,000 vehicles. This ensures Centurion provides flexible and reliable supply chain solutions for all our customers. Centurion is a values driven organisation operating with the vision of being the leading logistics partner for stakeholders in the commodity rich communities of Australia.
Ready to take on a new challenge?
If you feel you have the experience, ability, and skills to take the next step with your career within Centurion, we want to hear from you. Click ‘Apply’ now.
Before an offer of employment can be made, Centurion requires verification of Australian working rights and participation in a pre-employment medical.
Centurion encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous Australians and from people of all ages, genders and abilities.