Freight Handler PM

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 – jobs@cochranes.com.au

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