Forklift Operator / Freight Picker & Loader
Full-time position
7:00am start-time
Monday-Friday and every second Saturday
Collins Transport is a family-owned and operated business whose origin dates back to ****. Our business is built on the philosophy of treating our customers' business as if it were our own, enabling us to become a leading road transport carrier of fresh fruit and vegetables from Adelaide to Melbourne and Sydney. Our ongoing tradition of exceptional customer service is supported by our long-term customers, great employees, and best-in-class facilities, designed to provide the best care for the products we transport.
Collins operates a large fleet of refrigerated vans and tautliners, delivering both interstate linehaul services and local distribution of frozen, chilled, perishable and general goods.
Your role
will focus on warehouse picking and loading activities and will include:
Locating and retrieving palletised freight from warehouse lanes using a forklift
Transporting freight to designated loading and staging areas
Conducting freight checks to ensure accuracy against loading requirements
Loading refrigerated trailers and tautliner trailers safely and efficiently
Applying correct labels and load documentation to freight prior to dispatch




Undertaking safe and effective restraint and storage of freight as required
Using forklift to move products across ambient, chilled, cold and frozen storage areas
Operating equipment in a safe and responsible manner
Identifying and escalating food safety & quality issues, hazards and risks
Adhering to food safety and HACCP regulations
Completing handwritten manual loading documentation
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
A current LF Forklift license
2+ years of forklift operation experience
Comfortable working in chilled and freezer environments
Experience with palletised freight (preferred)
Ability to adhere to WHS and Safety Regulations
REWARDS
Above award pay rates
A modern depot providing the latest technology and facilities
Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
Supportive team setting
Access to Collins Transport Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
** Successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screening
If you believe you have the required skills and experience and are looking for a rewarding role with an iconic family business, we look forward to receiving your Resume.
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Please Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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