About the role:

Centurion is seeking an experienced and motivated Forklift operator to join our on growing team. Your duties will include loading and unloading trucks, RF scanning, stock movements, and supporting day-to-day yard operations. You will play a key role in ensuring goods are received and dispatched accurately while maintaining a clean, organised, and safe work workplace.

The ideal candidate will bring reliable and dedicated transport yard experience, a current forklift licence, and the ability to maximise trailer utilisation. You will be committed, safety-focused, and with the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.

Skills and Experience:

- Operating a Forklift Counterbalance (2.5T, 5T, 16T)
- Experienced in:
- Loading, unloading and moving freight throughout the yard.
- Handling general, ugly, palletised and oversize freight
- Load restraint utilising straps and chains to secure freight
- Working with RF scanners to ensure accuracy and compliance; however…

We commit to providing training and upskilling for the right candidate to facilitate a long-term career within the industry!

- Previous experience in a fast-paced operational environment
- High attention to detail
- Reliable and punctual
- Able to work independently and in a team
- Responsible and adhere to all safety policies and procedures

Why Join Centurion?

Immediate Start Available

Reliable weekly pay

Monday to Friday roster

Morning shift 7am – 3pm, plus OT as required





Permanent Full-time

All PPE and uniforms provided, including steel cap boots

Strong team and safety culture

Ongoing training and career development with extraordinary opportunities on a national scale

Bring Ya Mate & earn up to $1,000 through Centurion’s referral program

Access to our Employee Assistance Program for mental wellbeing support

Discounted private health insurance

Recognition and financial rewards through quarterly and annual awards

Service milestone rewards for long-term employees

Company Overview:

Centurion is a premier logistics company with a long-standing reputation for excellence in transportation services across Australia. Founded in 1971, our business provides nationwide service with 34 branches across Western Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia and Victoria.

How to Apply:

Ready to drive your career forward with Centurion? If you feel you have the experience, ability, and skills to take the next step with your career within Centurion, we want to hear from you. Click Apply now. For more information, please contact ••••@centurion.net.au

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join a leader in the transportation industry! We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from women and First Nations People.

Please note that we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies. Direct applicants only.

📌 Freight Officer/Forklift Driver (Townsville)
🏢 Centurion
📍 Townsville