Forklift Driver – Afternoon Shift

About us

CRL Express is a proudly family-owned and operated business, specialising in logistics services across Australia. We are committed to delivering tailored, solution-focused services with reliability and care. Our offerings include Road Freight, 3PL (Warehousing & Distribution), National Linehaul Services, Rail Freight, Air Freight, and Contract Logistics (Taxi Trucks)

About the role

Working under general direction, the Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient loading and unloading of vehicles and containers with freight to legal capacity and blending freight to achieve maximum payloads. Where required, the Forklift Operator will support other warehouse and logistics functions to ensure optimal operation of the broader CRL business

Skills and experience

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

• LF Forklift License
• 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.

WHY CRL EXPRESS?

A competitive salary package benchmarked against the national market, real ownership of the customer agenda, and the backing of a business that’s growing. You’ll be based in Melbourne with genuine national scope — and the mandate to build customer excellence your way. All this within a supportive and caring environment.

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. Successful applicants are subject to a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen. CRL Express is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage men and women of all ages and Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.