Forklift Driver

About Team Global Express

Team Global Express (TGE) is an Australian-owned transport and logistics business delivering to Australia and New Zealand. We're not only transforming our operations but striving towards changing the logistics industry and becoming an Environmental, Social, and Governance leader by 2030. To learn more about our story, visit www.tgexpress.com.au

Why TGE

We care about our customers, our people, and our planet. We are always innovating and improving our services. We are driven by passion and purpose, and we never stop.

What we offer

• Competitive salary above industry standards.
• Upskilling, training, mentoring and more to support your career development journey.
• Fun and practical employee perks and discounts
• Purchased leave and novated lease options
• Onsite amenities, parking, café, breakout rooms, showers, change rooms, etc.
• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers.
• Peer recognition awards when you go above and beyond.

About the role

• Team Global Express is seeking a Forklift Driver to join our team in Mackay
• These are Full time, Permanent role (3PM Starts Monday to Friday)
• Unload and load vehicles and sort them appropriately and safely
• Scanning freight, freight sortation and re-palletising of freight
• Picking and preparing runs for following day
• Palletizing freight for travel where required
• Ensuring the correct movement and distribution of freight in a timely manner.
• Carry out all duties within set time frames and follow instructions closely.
• Identifying damages and reporting in accordance with site process
• Ensure compliance and safety is always adhered to.
• Restraining loads safely as well as the correct use of straps where required.
• At Team Global Express, 82% of our employees find our salary offerings to be competitive or above industry standards. That's why we provide a Location Allowance in addition to your standard hourly rate, as well as 15% superannuation.

What you'll bring

• You will hold a Current & Valid Forklift License (Mandatory)
• You will be able to work as part of a team
• You will able to follow instructions and work autonomously where required
• You must have Full Rights to work in Australia
• You will have a high attention towards Safety

An inclusive workplace, works for everyone

We celebrate difference. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that gives everyone the chance to contribute to a bigger and brighter future with us. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and invite applicants of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, people living with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply. Team Global Express acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia and the Māori, as tangata whenua and Treaty of Waitangi partners in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our recruitment process

Applying for a job starts with an online application form, from there you may be invited to complete an online assessment followed by a virtual or in person interview. The last step is undergoing pre-employment checks, which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment including fitness to work and drug & alcohol screening.

Other things to note

• When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the recruitment process.
• During the recruitment process, please keep an eye on your junk emails and spam folders for updates.
• TGE is listed as one of LinkedIn's Top Companies of 2023 in Australia.

Additional Information

We believe nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace, which celebrates different points of view and gives everyone the chance to contribute, as we build to a bigger and brighter future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or disability status.

It's never been a more exciting time to join our team as we take the next step in our journey.

To find out more about us, visit https://www.tgexpress.com.au/careers

To be considered, you must be entitled to work in the specified country and be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and medical assessment.