Job Description

About us:

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Proudly independent and family-owned, Cochrane's Transport is South Australia's leading express parcel and transport service provider.

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We are proud to be one of South Australia's Top 100 Companies, operating a fleet of 250 vehicles and generating an annual turnover of $80 million. With a dedicated team of over 300 employees, our headquarters in Gillman and regional depots in Port Augusta, Whyalla, Port Pirie, Kadina, Clare, Berri, and Victor Harbor enable us to provide next-day express freight services throughout South Australia, including both metropolitan and regional areas, as well as to Broken Hill and Mildura.

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About the position:

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- Full Time- Monday to Friday 6AM to 2PM with potential overtime
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- 13.5% Superannuation
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- Above award wages
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- Career development opportunities
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We are seeking a Forklift Operator to efficiently manage the distribution of freight within our Gillman Depot. The position is responsible for loading, unloading trucks, sorting and staging consignments from receival through to dispatch.

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the Forklift Operator will manage inbound and outbound freight, report damaged goods, consolidate pallets for return and complete daily pre-start activities and vehicle checks to ensure safe and effective operations.

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About you:

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- Valid Forklift License
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- Experience operating forklifts in a logistics or transport environment.
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- Knowledge and practice of Chain of Responsibility obligations and safe manual handling.
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- Strong commitment to workplace safety and team collaboration.
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- Attention to detail with accuracy in handling freight.
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- Valuable reading and comprehension skills.
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- Effective communication skills and ability to manage time priorities.
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We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities - diversity and inclusion are central to how we work and grow together as one team.

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📌 Forklift Operator- AM (South Australia)
🏢 Cochrane's Transport
📍 South Australia