Terminal Operator / Forklift Operator

• Full time permanent position
• Join a supportive and inclusive team
• Training provided for the right candidate!
• Great Remuneration!

Pacific National is committed to diversity in our workforce and encourages women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

About the role

We are seeking to hire a qualified forklift Operator to join our team on a full-time basis at our Melbourne Freight Terminal for our Freight operations. The role will report into the Supervisor Terminal and will be required to work a 24/7 roster.

The key responsibility of this role will be to operate a Reach Stacker for the purposes of handling containerised freight within a large container yard, in the most safe, efficient and productive manner.

Some of the key responsibilities of the role include:

• Performing inspection of trains and equipment during train operations.
• Operating Pacific National motor vehicles as required.
• Ensuring security and general housekeeping is maintained throughout the area of responsibility.

About you

The successful candidate will display a strong regard to safety, demonstrate a positive and proactive attitude and be capable of working in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidates must be able and willing to work a 24/7 rotating roster. Candidates with existing experience operating Reach Stackers in a container yard environment is preferable, however not necessary.

As an ideal candidate, you will have the following;

• High Risk Work License (CB, CN or RS)
• A current Class C Drivers Licence
• Demonstrated commitment to safety
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Proven strong customer service focus
• High risk forklift license (LF) would be advantageous
• Top Lift experience/Container freight experience would be advantageous
• Warehouse experience would advantageous

The Benefits

We value diversity, inclusion, collaboration and the contribution of each of our employees. Working for us will enable you to take ownership of your career and gain access to the following benefits:

• Opportunities for growth and career development
• Access to mentoring programs
• Flexible working arrangements (subject to business needs)
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer at full pay following 12 months of service
• Novated leasing and discounts on selected health insurance funds, travel, gyms, retail brands, vehicles and more.

About us

Pacific National (PN) is the largest provider of diversified rail freight services in Australia. We haul a variety of freight including coal, intermodal containers, steel, and a range of bulk commodities and materials that keep the region’s economy, businesses and households running. We operate nationally with approximately 3,500 staff in over 90+ sites across Australia.

Join us as we continue to transform our business and shape the rail freight industry, to achieve our vision of becoming Australia’s recognised leader for safe, innovative and sustainable rail freight solutions.

We are seeking applicants who share our values: Make it simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own it and live these values through open and honest communication and respect.

Closing date

Applications close on 12th October 2022.

Next Steps

Are you ready to be part of our future? To apply, please click on the 'Apply' button below and follow the prompts.

To find out more about Pacific National, our benefits and the opportunities we offer, visit our careers page www.pacificnational.com.au/careers.

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