Forklift Driver

Border Express currently has an exciting opportunity available for an experienced and motivated Forklift Operator to join the team on our PM shift at our Perth Airport Branch.

This position is responsible for the safe and effective movement of freight within the branch as well as loading and unloading of our linehaul and Local PUD fleet.

Success in this position will be measured when Delivered In Full On Time (DIFOT) targets are met and a safe workplace is actively demonstrated. This is a front line position, which requires a high level of communication, professionalism and customer service to be applied consistently every day.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 2pm -10pm (or finish)

Duties:

• Loading and unloading tautliners, PUD trucks and linehaul trailers.
• Parcel sorting and freight handling if required.
• Always check load restraint, packaging and the condition of freight before it travels.
• Sorting and staging freight safely and efficiently.
• Working with the team to keep freight moving through the depot.
• Completing basic paperwork and scanning as needed.
• Keeping your work area clean and following all safety procedures.
• Report all damages to freight or forklift to your supervisor immediately.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years experience operating a forklift with linehaul loading experience advantageous.
• LF Forklift Licence (essential).
• Experience in express freight or transport depots.
• Confident loading various trailer types (tautliners, doubles, rigids).
• Load restraint and Dangerous Goods handling knowledge.
• Excellent attitude, a good work ethic and reliability.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Willingness to complete a Drug and Alcohol test as well as a National Police Check (paid for by Border Express).

If you’re a hands-on worker who takes pride in doing the job properly, Apply now!

Get to know Border Express:

One of our core assets is our People, with personal development activities, training and a number of employee wellbeing programs in place we are committed to developing high quality teams which provide a premium service to our customers.

At Border Express, we’ve been setting the standard for exceptional service and results for over 40 years. As we enter an exciting phase of growth and innovation, we’re raising the bar higher than ever before.

We don’t just promise to deliver your freight - that’s the baseline for any freight carrier. At Border Express, we’re dedicated to supporting your success as part of our team.

For us, anything less isn’t an option. While others may consider "almost" a job well done, we believe that 100% commitment, both to our customers and to our people, is the only way forward.

If you share our passion for excellence and believe in going above and beyond to deliver the best, we’d love to have you on board.

At Border Express, we’re not just moving freight - we’re moving boundaries. Join us.

Border Express is proud to be a division of Freight Management Holdings (FMH).