Forklift Driver - PM Shifts

About us

At CRL Express we are a family owned and operated Business, we specialize in logistics services Australia-Wide. With a young and vibrant team, we are determined to provide a solution-based approach to your logistics needs with a steadfast service to our customers. We offer a variety of services including; Road Freight, 3PL (Warehousing and Distribution) National Linehaul Services, Rail Freight, Air Freight, and Contracted logistics (Taxi Truck) in every state of Australia.

 We are a family-owned company who take pride in our values, respect, excellence, trust, innovation, accountability and teamwork.

Skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:

• LF Forklift License

• PM Shifts - 5am to 7am

• A High Safety Focus

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Linehaul Loading Operations

• Successfully demonstrate understanding of Mass Management

• Successfully demonstrate understanding of Load Restraint Guidelines

• Enthusiastic and energetic team player

• Comply with all OHS regulations and Chain of Responsibility requirements

• Carry out all duties within set time frames and follow instruction

• Capability to supervise a small team

Job tasks and responsibilities

• Ensure pre-start check is undertaken before use of forklift and other equipment certifying the equipment is in good working order.

• Operate forklifts and other machinery safely and in accordance with policies and procedures.

• Ensure all inbound and/or outbound freight is:

• Accurately scanned, matched, sorted, and placed safely into correct locations.

• ‘Checked, Weighed, and Cubed’ (CWC) to reduce revenue leakage.

• Accounted for with accompanying paperwork in good order.

• Unloaded and/or loaded safely with zero damage within set time limits.

• Blended effectively to maximise load revenue.

• Compliant with legislative requirements with regard to load mass.

• Compliant with Chain of Responsibility including appropriate load restraint.

• Review consignment notes and provide feedback to Supervisors on quality/issues.

• Match freight and connotes no miss-sorted or miss-loaded freight.

• Ensure all inbound units are completely cleaned and all pallets, load restraint equipment, and dunnage are recorded, removed, and placed in the appropriate locations.

• Report all incidents of damage, shortages, split consignments, etc. to the supervisor in a timely manner.

• Record dunnage as per procedure and ensure load restraint equipment is correctly allocated.

• Ensure the yard is kept organised and tidy.

• Work toward a target of zero near-miss incidents or accidents.

• Build and maintain professional working relationships with all levels of the organisation.

• Contribute to shared goals and work effectively as part of a team.

• Review processes and procedures and recommend and implement improvement initiatives.

• Any other reasonable tasks or projects as requested by your manager.

Benefits

• Great working environment

• Potential to grow your career within the business

Why choose CRL, here's why.

• You want a salary that's above the market average

• You want to work in a team that's energetic, positive, and supportive

• You want to connect with operations managers and senior management

• You want to learn, grow your skills, and potentially move into roles in other parts of the business, like operations or site management.

• Notice the difference? This is all about you - it's your chance to stand out, make your mark, and have access to opportunities in a company that's growing really quickly.

 Apply below and our recruitment team will be in touch

Please Note: We will not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies/third parties and we will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CVs sent directly to line managers.