Avalon Airport is a key gateway to Victoria. Part of the Linfox Group, the airport provides a critical aviation function as Melbourne and Victoria’s second international airport and is emerging as a significant commercial, logistics and manufacturing property portfolio.
About the role
Avalon Airport Australia is seeking an experienced Freight Handler to join our dynamic team. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for loading and unloading a variety of cargo from planes, manoeuvring freight using various types of vehicles and processing all freight operational tasks. We are currently carrying out 50 to 80 freight movement a year with aircrafts like 747-800 / 777 / Antonov and Defence, with the focus of growing our freight handling capacity in the short to mid-term. In addition to your core responsibilities, you will also provide support to the facilities team in maintaining the grounds across our premier airport facility located in Avalon, VIC.
What we offer:
- Attractive Hourly rate with a monthly RDO
- ALL PPE provided
- Training and upskilling
- Excellent team culture
- A strong safety strategy – Vision Zero
- Variety of equipment and opportunities for interesting work
- Fantastic work/life balance
What you'll be doing
- Sorting of incoming and outgoing cargo
- Loading and unloading of cargo
- Safe handling and transportation of goods
- Frequent lifting from 15 - 25 kilograms.
- Conducting inspections of cargo for security and safety compliance
- Collaboration with team members to ensure efficient cargo operations
- Support the maintenance of the Airport and property grounds to an impeccable standard.
What You Will Bring:
- Proven Expertise: With your experience in freight handling, you’ll hit the ground running.
- In-Depth Knowledge:
Your robust understanding of cargo activities, compliance requirements, equipment, and documentation will be invaluable.
- Availability and Physical Prowess: Ability to work irregular days/hours, including weekends and public holidays, capable of lifting up to 15 - 25 kilograms in a safe manner and able to work outside in all types of weather.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to follow strict operating procedures and requirements.
- Team Player: Excellent communication and teamwork skills make you a perfect fit.
- Licensed and Ready: Forklift licence preferred but not essential, current driver’s license and the ability to operate machinery and equipment are essential.
Join Our Team as a Freight Handler!
Are you enthusiastic about ensuring smooth operations in a dynamic environment? Do you have a talent for freight and teamwork? Now is the perfect time to become part of our skilled and growing team. We’d love to hear from you!
Avalon Airport Australia is an employer of equal opportunity and encourages and values diversity and inclusion.
Avalon Airport Australia share the Linfox values of Loyalty, Integrity, Fairness and Trust are the foundation of our culture and the way we do business. More than just posters on walls, our values are guiding principles that shape who we are, what we stand for and how we behave.
We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Avalon Airport is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Please note that all potential Avalon Airport Australia team members will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria which will include but not be limited to a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test and obtaining an Aviation Security Identity Card (ASIC).