Loader Freight Officer | Forklift Operator
Full job description
TUESDAY TO SATURDAY ROSTER
DAILY LOAD RESTRAINT USE
ATTRACTIVE BASE RATE + ALLOWANCES AND PENALTIES
Your new role
Centurion Transport in Perth is currently seeking an experienced loader and forklift operator to join our Yard operations department full-time as a Freight Officer. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient handling and receipt of freight, responsible for loading, unloading and restraining general freight of all sizes. You must have previous experience using ratchet straps, chains and binders regularly on a daily basis. This will contribute to the smooth running of our operations and make a real impact on our business. If you are passionate about logistics and thrive in a challenging yet rewarding workplace, we invite you to consider joining our dedicated team at Centurion Transport.
Culture and Benefits
Immediate Start Available
Tuesday to Saturday roster
Various shift times available for the right candidate (AM - 6am or PM - 1:30pm starts) - potential for overtime
Additional allowance and penalties on top of base rate
Permanent Full-time
Perth Airport location (free 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
Tasks & Responsibilities
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
Guaranteeing freight is loaded in time to meet scheduled vehicle departure times
Requirements of the role
Current Forklift Licence (LF)
Experience with general ugly/oversize freight
Expert in load restraints using ratchet straps, chains and binders
Ability to take direction from management and supervisors
Preferred scanning experience
Customer service and communication skills
Ability to comply with company policies, procedures, and RIPPA values
Who is Centurion?
Centurion is one of Australia’s largest independently owned and operated logistics (3PL) and transport companies. Based in Perth, Western Australia but operating across Australia, we have significant mobile, land and infrastructure assets nationwide, including 36 distribution centres and a fleet of more than 2,000 vehicles. This ensures Centurion provides flexible and reliable supply chain solutions for all our customers. Centurion is a values driven organisation operating with the vision of being the leading logistics partner for stakeholders in the commodity rich communities of Australia.
Ready to take on a new challenge?
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.
Before an offer of employment can be made, Centurion requires verification of Australian working rights and participation in a pre-employment medical.
Centurion encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous Australians and from people of all ages, genders and abilities.