Forklift Operator / Freight Officer - Townsville

Centurion Transport in Townsville is currently seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to join our operations department as a Freight Officer. As part of our Branch Operations department, this permanent full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the smooth running of our operations. You will be responsible for the safe and efficient processing of general and ugly freight, ensuring all loads are secured and restrained correctly. If you are looking for a dynamic role in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for logistics and freight management, we invite you to explore this opportunity further. Join us at Centurion Transport and be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering excellence in the transport industry.
Culture and Benefits

• Immediate Start Available
• AM shift - potential for overtime available
• Permanent Full-time, Monday to Friday
• 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 & Responsibilities

• Operating a forklift to load and unload freight in a safe and timely manner
• Processing 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)
• Preferred experience with general freight or warehousing
• Ability to take direction from management and supervisors
• Preferred scanning or computer data entry experience
• Customer service and communication skills
• Ability to comply with company policies, procedures, and RIPPA values

Who is Centurion?
Centurion is one of 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.