Forklift Driver - Niche Logistics

Join Niche Logistics as an Experienced Forklift Driver

Are you an experienced Forklift Driver with linehaul, container freight and local PUD loading and unloading experience? If so, Niche Logistics wants you! We're seeking an experienced and reliable Forklift Driver to join our Altona based team.

This role will consist of loading and unloading rail containers but rear entry and tautliner/curtain sided containers as well as staging freight and loading and unloading local HR PUD trucks.

This is full time position with a 43 hour weekly roster with shift times consisting of

11am - 7pm Monday – Thursday and

11am - 10pm on Fridays

providing job stability and excellent earning potential. Must be able to work all shifts and these times.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a busy transport depot, loading and unloading containers and HR trucks.
• MUST HAVE specific experience with general and container freight and curtain sided containers (Mandatory)
• Current Forklift License.
• Proficient in loading and unloading inbound and outbound freight from containers and on flatbed and tautliner trailers.
• Experience securing loads and using various restraint methods including straps and chains.
• Strong attention to detail, a “can do” attitude, and commitment to safety and customer service.
• Physically fit and willing to assist with manual lifting when needed.
• Must pass a pre-employment medical examination, police check and provide recent work references.

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently load and unload freight from linehaul trucks, containers and local PUD vehicles, ensuring proper restraint and secure storage.
• Conduct checks on load restraints and packaging before transport.
• Report any damages to freight or equipment promptly.
• Maintain safety standards and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive above award hourly rate.
• Overtime hours opportunities during busy periods.
• Long term job security with a growing national company.
• Opportunities for career growth and a positive team culture.

About Us:

Niche Logistics (formally Niche Transport) began as a two-person operation focused on benchmark transport provider for bulk movements between Melbourne and Perth.

Through our expertise we developed a client base extending to all industries, delivering on our commitments for both Express and General freight services. This rapid growth was also testament to our ability to listen and learn about our customers distribution requirements, in order to design the most optimum solution for them.

Niche Logistics is proud to be a part of Logistics Holdings Australia's (LHA) Network of companies.

LHA is a Division of Freight Management Holdings (FM

Please Note: To be considered for this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or permanent resident.

Please Note: To be successful in this role, candidates must satisfactorily complete all pre-employment checks, including reference verification, criminal history review, and a medical assessment with Drug & Alcohol testing