Job Description
Location: Perth Airport
About the Role:
As a Freight Officer, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the efficient handling and receipt of freight, with responsibilities that include loading, unloading, and securing general freight of all sizes.
If you’re passionate about logistics and thrive in a challenging yet rewarding workplace, we invite you to consider joining our dedicated team at Centurion Transport.
Key Responsibilities/Licences:
Operating various sized counterbalance forklifts (2.5T, 7T and 16T)
Processing various types of general freight from beginning to end (palletised, ugly and oversize)
Secure and restrain all loads as per the load restraint guide, with ratchet straps, chains and binders
Ensuring all scanning is accurate and complete for freight in the received, loaded, staged and unloaded functions
Preparation of outgoing freight ensuring that goods are secured and packed correctly for dispatch
RF Scanner Experience
Skills and Experience:
Current Forklift Licence (LF) and experience
Experience with general ugly/oversize freight
Previous Yard Hand Experience
Expert in load restraints using ratchet straps, chains and binders
Experience with RF Scanners highly desirable
Why Join Centurion?
Attractive Hourly Rate with a Weekly Pay Cycle
Additional allowance and penalties on top of base rate
Permanent Full-time Employment
Perth Airport location (free on-site parking)
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
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 [email protected]
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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Expression of Interest – Freight Officers / Forklift Operators position is now open for candidates interested in the Transportation & Logistics sector. This role in Perth offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Transportation & Logistics is a plus.
