Operations Handling Specialist (Perishables)

DHL Global Forwarding has a Great opportunity to join our Brisbane Handling team!

Come and join an exciting & progressive team @ DHL GF!

We currently have a vacancy for an Operations Handling Specialist in our Perishable team based at our Brisbane Station (Brisbane Airport, QLD)

Working days:                      Monday to Friday

Weekly hours:                      37.5hrs

Shifts:                                 Starting times are varied and include 6.00 am / 7.00 am / 8.00 am

Overtime options:              

Saturday & Sunday - we will have overtime where the business requires overtime. Also may be available during the week if required pending operations and occasional weekend work.

About Us

DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivaled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air, and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 395,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences, and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing & energy, auto-mobility, and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world”.

DHL is part of the DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 94 billion euros in 2022. With sustainable business practices and a commitment to society and the environment, the Group makes a positive contribution to the world. DHL Group aims to achieve net-zero emissions logistics by 2050.

Overall Role Purpose

The operations Handling Specialist is responsible for:

• Undertakes a full range of duties under limited supervision.
• Will have clearly defined procedures for moving and administrating goods in warehouses.
• Performs cargo receival arrangements.
• Ensures customer requirements are met and cargo handling is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Coordinate the workload of the casual labor.
• Work with the supervisor in managing the roster for the week.
• Supervising weekend work when required
• Liaise with the supervisor on the cut of times and cascade this to the team and drivers.
• Action emails / manage empty requests/book transport to collect ULDs.
• Overlook the stock receivable and match the port marking at the time of loading.
• Attention to detail when it comes to sealing the correct ULDs.

Accountabilities  
Customer, Other Stakeholder & Process

• Completed day-to-day work requirements as part of the Warehouse team.
• Performs cargo checks and balances against manifest documents.
• Checks responses from counterparts and finalizes validation of required documents.
• Follows up on shipment status, identifies incidents, and ensures resolution of incidents.
• Load and unload trucks quickly and safely ensuring safe and accurate check-in and storage of freight until it leaves our facility.
• Building of export units for transfer overseas including LifeScience shipments
• Required to perform Manual handling tasks as a mandatory component of the position i.e., requirement to lift cartons.
• Disposal of Company records as requested by Supervisor.
• Report all irregularities, tampering, or freight damage.
• ULD coding and returns to the airport.
• Always keep the warehouse clean and tidy.
• Report any damages to the Supervisor as soon as possible.
• Present a courteous attitude to staff, customs, couriers, and any persons presenting themselves to the warehouse requiring assistance.
• Additional tasks as instructed by Department Manager / Supervisor

Skills / Qualifications

• Knowledge and previous Warehousing experience
• Knowledge of load restraint or similar
• Results-driven and attention to detail.
• Self-directed and proactive working style.
• Fluent in English communication (verbal/written)
• Be physically fit, as there is a manual handling component i.e., the Requirement to lift cartons.

Why DHL Global Forwarding?

Apart from a competitive hourly rate, a positive & friendly team, and the ability to cross-train and offer career progression we also have some awesome Employee Benefits.

Not only do you get discounts on everything from Health Insurance, Flights, Car Hire, Hotel Accommodation, etc. – but you also get to work with a great team of passionate people all working towards a common goal – delivering the best, proactive service for our clients!

To be considered for this position you will need to possess valid full-time Australian work rights.

Excellence. Delivered.

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