Forklift Operator - Cold Store

Melbourne Airport

Tullamarine, VIC, Australia
Weekday rates: $33 ph; shift penalties: applicable...
On-site
Valid forklift license required
Cold store operating experience
Airfreight handling skills
Melbourne Airport is seeking a cold store forklift operator to handle international cargo in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment. The ideal candidate will possess forklift competency and experience in freight handling, with a strong desire for growth in the airfreight industry

Job Summary

  • This role involves operating a forklift to unload aircraft units and load airfreight onto trucks within a cold store environment.
  • Candidates will work with perishables and carcasses while removing cargo nets and shrink-wrap from pallets.
  • The position offers a temp-to-perm opportunity with weekday rates of $33 per hour plus applicable shift penalties.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Melbourne Airport is seeking a cold store forklift operator to handle international cargo in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment. The ideal candidate will possess forklift competency and experience in freight handling, with a strong desire for growth in the airfreight industry.

Salary

Weekday rates: $33 per hour; Shift penalties: Applicable; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Valid forklift license required
  • Cold store operating experience
  • Airfreight handling skills
  • Manual handling of perishables
  • Clean criminal record mandatory

Nice-to-have

  • Strong desire to grow in industry
  • Team-focused attitude preferred
  • Reliable attendance record
  • Ability to work fast-paced shifts

Key Requirements

  • Previous cold store experience
  • Ability to pass drug and alcohol testing
  • Experience in freight handling
  • Clean criminal record

Work Rights

Not specified

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