Nightshift Forklift Driver

About Lindsay Transport:

With over 65 years’ experience, The Lindsay Group, proudly operates an extensive national logistics network across various locations covering regional communities. Lindsay Transport is the largest transporter of fresh produce in Australia, specialising in temperature sensitive, time-slotted freight into Central Markets and major Grocery Distribution Centres to help our customers best meet their national supply chain needs.    Today we employ over 1600 exceptional individuals, with roughly 35% based in Regional Australia, and together we service over 1.5 million tonnes of temperature-controlled freight every year across the country.  

About the role: Lindsay Transport is currently seeking a Nightshift Forklift Driver to join the team in Perth on a permanent basis.
 
2am starts Monday to Friday with weekend work available. Full time position with overtime available.

The primary duties of the role will include:

• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Moving freight to and from storage areas.
• Load trucks in accordance with the load sheet
• Stabilisation equipment is used as required 
• Fridge motor temperatures are set correctly & checked prior to vehicle departure.
• Primarily loading dry, fresh, refrigerated, frozen freight onto trailers for distribution

About you: The candidates we are looking for will:

• Have a valid forklift licence and experience in this class
• Have warehouse and pick, packing and stocktaking experience 
• Have experience loading and unloading trucks
• Have refrigeration experience
• Be reliable and punctual with good communication skills
• Be able to adhere to transport documentation

 
Past experience in logistic, warehousing or transportation or experience pick packing fresh, frozen or chilled produce is required for this role.

To be successful for this role applicants must:

• Pass a Commercial Drivers Health Assessment including drug and alcohol test
• Have good attention to detail

Our benefits include:

• Competitive rates
• Modern and state-of-the-art vehicles and equipment
• Safety focused
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Novated leasing and staff discounts
• Access to personal development through education

At Lindsay's, we believe in investing in the future generation. That's why we offer a comprehensive Traineeship Program designed to provide valuable on-the-job training and development opportunities. Whether you're just starting your career or looking for a change, our Traineeship Program can offer you a rewarding and fulfilling career path in the logistics industry, while also earning a nationally recognized qualification.
Additional information

• Exciting opportunity to join an industry leading transportation company
• Previous experience with frozen or chilled produce is required
• 2am start Monday - Friday with regular weekend work available