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    Cochrane's Transport

    Logistics and Transportation

    Freight Handler PM

    Gillman, AustraliaOn-SiteFull-timePosted 1w ago
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    Job description

    About us:

    Proudly independent and family-owned, Cochrane's Transport is South Australia's leading express parcel and transport service provider.

    We are proud to be one of South Australia’s Top 100 Companies, operating a fleet of 250 vehicles and generating an annual turnover of $80 million. With a dedicated team of over 300 employees, our headquarters in Gillman and regional depots in Port Augusta, Whyalla, Port Pirie, Kadina, Clare, Berri, and Victor Harbor enable us to provide next-day express freight services throughout South Australia, including both metropolitan and regional areas, as well as to Broken Hill and Mildura.

    About the Position:

    • Full-Time Monday to Friday 2PM to 10PM with potential overtime
    • 17.5% Shift loading in accordance with Peter Cochrane Management EA 2018
    • 13.5% Superannuation

    Cochrane's Transport is seeking reliable and motivated Freight Handlers to join our Afternoon Shift team at our Gillman Depot. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy hands-on work in a fast-paced transport and logistics environment. As a valued member of our operations team, you'll play a key role in ensuring freight is safely and efficiently sorted, loaded, and unloaded to keep our network moving.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Loading and unloading freight from trucks and trailers
    • Sorting and staging freight for dispatch
    • Operating pallet jacks and forklifts (desirable)
    • Ensuring freight is handled safely and efficiently
    • Maintaining a clean and organised work area
    • Following all workplace health and safety procedures

    About You:

    • Strong work ethic and reliability
    • Ability to perform manual handling tasks and lift heavy items
    • Good attention to detail and organisational skills
    • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
    • Forklift license (preferred but not essential)
    • Previous experience in freight handling or warehousing (advantageous)

    What we Offer:

    • Above award wages
    • Career development opportunities
    • A strong commitment to safety and employee wellbeing
    • Job security with an established and growing company

    If this sounds like you, then hit apply now!

    If you’re keen to know more, please reach out to us via – [email protected]

    We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities - diversity and inclusion are central to how we work and grow together as one team

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    Cochrane's Transport

    Cochrane's Transport is a logistics and transportation company.

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