Leading Freight Operator-Team Global Express At New Zealand Full Time

Team Global Express NZ delivers freight forwarding, end-to-end transport services, and comprehensive logistics solutions to customers operating in New Zealand scaling from Kaitaia to Invercargill. With an unrivalled and expansive network, Global Express builds unique, innovative, and tailored transport and logistics solutions. We have an opportunity for Leading Freight Operator on both AM and PM Shifts to join our Christchurch Operations.

What we offer:

• Our people and customers are at the heart of everything we do
• State of the art facilities, with a diverse team, in a fast paced and dynamic industry
• Access to medical cover, discounted national holiday homes and retailer discounts.
• Career and development opportunities are endless, nationally from Kaitaia to Invercargill and across the Tasman with our TGE family in Australia.

The opportunity

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Freight Operator to join our operations team in Christchurch, you will be an important part of our team ensuring the timely, efficient and safe handling of freight in order for the company to achieve their target delivery goals, on time and damage free. The right candidate will be a friendly, energetic, and positive team player with a customer focused attitude and a reliable work ethic.

Key responsibilities include:

• Load and unload all freight safely and securely, for both road and rail units
• Achieve branch operational objectives by using On-time to scan freight efficiently
• Ensure all equipment is operated in a safe and proficient manner
• Maintain good working relationships
• Communicate effectively within a team environment

Your Skills

We are looking for a team player with prior forklift experience to join our team in Christchurch. You will be an effective communicator who will not hesitate to assist other members of your team with their daily tasks while maintaining an awareness of safety for yourself and others.

Additionally, you will have:

• OSH approved forklift certificate
• Prior long fork experience
• A strong health and safety focus
• An understanding of dangerous goods laws (preferred but not essential)
• Prior work experience in the freight / logistics industry (preferred but not essential)
• Ensuring we do our part to preserve Aotearoa’s environment, we are committed to stay on track with our carbon reduction goals for 2030. We are actively managing carbon footprint with Toitū Envirocare and are proud members of the Sustainability Council of New Zealand

It’s never been a more exciting time to join our team as we take the next step in our journey.

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