Forklift Operator/ Dockhand

AI Job Summary

• Previous experience in a cold/temperature-controlled environment (0–4°C) is essential.
• Current forklift licence (LF) required.
• Experience loading/unloading and consolidating temperature-controlled freight, including B-doubles/road trains.

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Role Type

• On-site
• Permanent
• Full-time
• Associate

Pay Rate

$40 AUD – $43 AUD (Hour)

Forklift Operator / Dockhand – Afternoon Shift (Temperature-Controlled) Coolway Trans – Melbourne Depot

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced forklift operator / dockhand to join our Melbourne depot on an afternoon shift, Monday to Friday (2:00pm start). You’ll be working across our temperature-controlled docks ( 0–4°C) handling chilled freight, so previous cold-chain experience is essential. This is a hands-on role for someone who can run their own dock, work unsupervised, and keep freight moving accurately and on time.

What you’ll be doing

• Loading and unloading trucks across temperature-controlled docks (0–4°C)
• Consolidating and configuring freight for 5–7 B-double loads, both inbound and outbound
• Loading B-doubles and road trains with correct weight distribution and load planning
• Handling LTL (less-than-truckload) temperature-controlled freight
• Checking, scanning and staging freight accurately
• Working independently to meet shift cut-off times
• Keeping the dock safe, clean and organised

What you’ll need

• Previous experience in a cold / temperature-controlled environment (essential)
• Proven experience loading, unloading and consolidating temperature-controlled freight
• Experience loading B-doubles and road trains
• Current forklift licence (LF)
• Confidence working unsupervised and managing your own workload
• Available and willing to work overtime, including past 10:00pm on busy days (essential)
• Reliable, safety-focused and committed to afternoon shifts

What’s on offer

• $40+ per hour
• Full-time permanent role after a successful probation period
• Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday, 2:00pm start
• Plenty of overtime available for the right person
• All PPE supplied, including cold-environment gear
• Stable, ongoing role at a busy and growing depot

Company Overview

Coolway Trans is an Australian refrigerated transport and cold storage company providing reliable, temperature-controlled logistics solutions. We support food and sensitive supply chains with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and on-time delivery.