Above Award Rate jobs in Melbourne VIC

About the role

• Team Global Express is seeking a Domestic Freight Handler to commence immediately at our Melbourne Airport

• This is a Permanent Role - Monday to Thursdays on Night Shift

• The Hourly Rate for this role is $33.0413 Plus 30% Night Shift Loading

• The rostered hours will be Monday to Thursday - 1900 to 0500

• Load and unload vehicles (aircraft / trucks / vans / etc.) as required (manually by hand and with forklift where applicable)

• Load and unload aircraft containers as required (manually by hand and by forklift)

• Handle freight in a manner that will avoid injury to yourself or others

• Handle freight in a manner that will prevent damage to goods in our care

• Ensure freight is sorted accurately in line with defined sort requirements

• Palletise / cage items neatly and shrink wrap as required

• Stack goods as required in a neat and safe manner

• Ensure freight is positioned on conveyors in the correct manner, ensure items are positioned so barcodes can be read where this is required

• Remove damaged cartons or containers from conveyors and repair promptly or escalate issue

• Place goods on conveyors only if they are compliant in terms of size, shape, weight and labelling requirements

• Ensure Dangerous Goods are handled in accordance with required procedures

• Ensure barcode scanning where required is done accurately

• Identify banned freight and bring it to the attention of your supervisor

• Ensure documents that accompany freight are kept with the relevant freight

• Ensure freight allocated for delivery is delivered effectively and in a consistent and timely manner

• Ensure you arrive in time to start your shift at the designated start time

What you’ll bring

• You will hold a Current Forklift Licence

• You will be able to follow instructions and work both as part of a team and independently

• You must have Full Rights to work in Australia

• You must have a high attention and focus towards Safety

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 https://teamglobalexp.com/ .

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

• Flexible work, including work from home

• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers

• Peer recognition awards acknowledge when you go above and beyond.

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 and 2024 in Australia.