CouriersPlease is a leading parcel delivery service in Australia, with over 40 years of experience and a strong focus on innovation, customer service, and sustainability. Join a team that values safety, integrity, and teamwork.
We're currently looking for reliable, safety-focused Freight Handlers to support our operations team with both part time and casual roles available based at our busy Marleston branch.
?Hours:
- Part time: Tuesday to Fridays 3:00AM to 7:00AM and Saturdays 4:00AM to 8:00AM
- Casual: 3:00AM and 5:30AM starts available
About the Role:
As a Freight Handler, you'll play a vital role in the efficient and secure movement of freight through our depot.
Our freight profile primarily consists of small to medium parcels, typically under 10kg, however, occasionally, you may be required to handle items weighing up to 25kg (team lifts encouraged for items over 20kg).
This role requires a high level of attention to detail, physical fitness, and a strong safety mindset.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sort and move freight into designated bays and cages.
- Perform repetitive manual handling of items up to 25kg (team lifts encouraged for items over 20kg).
- Read labels and correctly sort freight into appropriate areas.
- Scan freight and support movements through the sortation machine.
- Palletise and shrink-wrap freight as required.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area.
- Follow all safety processes and procedures at all times.
What We're Looking For:
- Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics or freight environment is ideal but not essential.
- Comfortable with repetitive manual handling and physically demanding work.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
- Valuable attention to detail and strong work ethic.
- Willingness to learn and follow safety protocols.
- Must have Australian work rights.
Important to Know:
- You'll be required to wear steel cap boots and high-vis gear at all times on site.
- Safety is our number one priority – full induction and training will be provided on:
- Safe lifting techniques.
- Depot traffic management.
- Equipment use.
- As we transport valuable goods and uphold strict customer obligations, all candidates must successfully complete a criminal history check.
Next steps:
If this sounds like you, please submit quick apply now.
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