Forklift Driver - Night Shift (Melbourne)

Forklift Driver - Night Shift (Melbourne)

19 Aug
|
ProQuest Recruitment -
|
Melbourne

19 Aug

ProQuest Recruitment -

Melbourne

7d ago , from ProQuest Recruitment - Derrimut
We are currently seeking
experienced Linehaul Loaders
to join a busy transport operation in
Dandenong South
.
This is not a standard warehouse loading role. We are looking for experienced transport and linehaul operators who understand how to
maximise trailer space, safely load complex mixed freight and ensure the correct freight is allocated to the correct destination and truck.
Location: Dandenong South
Hours: Approximately 9:00pm – 5:30am
Pay Rate: $***** per hour
You will be responsible for loading
B-double and mezzanine trailers
, with a strong focus on trailer utilisation, freight protection, accuracy and safety.
About the Role
The role will be split across two key areas during the shift:
First part of the shift – Linehaul Loading
Load B-double and mezzanine trailers efficiently and safely.
Maximise available trailer space while maintaining safe and stable loads.
Load complex mixed freight without creating a risk to freight or transport operations.
Understand how freight needs to be positioned, stacked and secured within different trailer configurations.
Ensure trailers leave site
well utilised and appropriately loaded
.
Use RF scanners to scan and allocate freight accurately.
Verify freight against destinations, manifests and allocated loads.
Identify and resolve loading issues before the trailer departs.
Second part of the shift – Freight Staging
Stage freight for local delivery trucks to be loaded the following morning.
Ensure freight is positioned in the correct areas and allocated to the correct truck/run.
Maintain a high level of accuracy when sorting and staging freight.




Work with the team to ensure the morning loading operation can commence efficiently.
What We're Looking For
To be successful in this role, you
must have previous transport/linehaul loading experience
, particularly experience with:
Loading
B-double and mezzanine trailers
Maximising trailer space and load utilisation
Loading complex mixed freight
Freight staging and sortation
Using
RF scanners
Working with manifests, destinations and truck allocations
Understanding freight weight, size and placement
Working safely around heavy vehicles and loading operations
You will also need
Excellent attention to detail
Strong understanding of freight movements and transport operations
The ability to work quickly without compromising safety or freight integrity
A strong safety mindset
Good communication skills
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Reliability and punctuality
The ability to work night shift consistently
The Right Person
You will be someone who understands that
getting a trailer full isn't enough — it needs to be loaded correctly, safely and efficiently.
You will take pride in working out how to utilise available space, ensuring freight is protected and making sure the
right freight gets onto the right truck and is correctly assigned
.
If you've worked in a transport depot, linehaul operation or similar environment and can confidently load B-doubles and mezzanine trailers, we'd like to hear from you.
What We Offer
$***** per hour
Approx. 9:00pm – 5:30am shifts
Ongoing work for the right candidates
Dandenong South location
Chance to work within a busy transport operation
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📌 Forklift Driver - Night Shift (Melbourne)
🏢 ProQuest Recruitment -
📍 Melbourne

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