Land Transport is looking for an experienced Forklift Driver / Linehaul Loader to join our busy transport operations team.
This is more than just driving a forklift. We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, understands the importance of freight handling and knows that getting the right freight on the right truck, safely and on time, is critical to our operation.
If you're hands-on, switched on and enjoy working in a fast-paced transport environment, we'd love to hear from you!
What you'll be doing
- Loading and unloading linehaul trailers using a forklift.
- Loading freight safely, efficiently and in the correct sequence.
- Checking freight against manifests and load sheets.
- Ensuring freight is correctly positioned, secured and protected during transit.
- Sorting, staging and organising freight for outgoing linehaul departures.
- Assisting with freight receivals and dispatch.
- Identifying and reporting damaged, missing or incorrectly labelled freight.
- Maintaining a clean, organised and protected yard and loading area.
- Working closely with drivers, allocators and the operations team to ensure departures run on time.
- Following all safety procedures and site traffic management requirements.
What we're looking for
- Current and valid forklift licence (LF).
- Previous experience in a transport,
freight or warehousing environment.
- Experience loading and unloading linehaul trailers.
- Good understanding of freight handling and load restraint principles.
- Strong attention to detail and a safety-first mindset.
- Reliable, punctual and able to work to deadlines.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Physically fit and comfortable with a hands-on role.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including early starts, late finishes or shift work as operationally required.
What Land Transport offers
- Join an established and growing Australian transport business.
- Be part of a supportive and hardworking operations team.
- A hands-on role where your contribution makes a difference.
- Opportunities to develop your skills and grow within the business.
- A workplace that values teamwork, accountability and getting the job done right.
Who are we?
Land Transport is built on people who take pride in what they do. Our people are at the heart of our business, and we believe in working together, supporting one another and delivering on our commitments.
Ready to get on board?
If you're an experienced forklift operator who knows their way around a linehaul operation, we want to hear from you.
Apply now and become part of the Land family!
📌 Forklift-Linehaul Loader Operator (Melbourne)
🏢 Land Transport
📍 Melbourne
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