Freight Officer - Forklift Driver

As a Yard Hand/Warehouse operator, you’ll be at the heart of our yard operations, ensuring freight is handled safely, accurately, and efficiently. You’ll work with a variety of freight types and forklift sizes, playing a key role in keeping our operation moving.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in safe load restraint, accuracy, and teamwork.

What You’ll Be Doing:
• Operating counterbalance forklifts (2.5T, 7T & 16T)
• Handling general, ugly, palletised and oversize freight
• Securing loads in line with the Load Restraint Guide using ratchet straps, chains and binders
• Scanning and tracking freight through all stages (received, staged, loaded & unloaded)
• Preparing outbound freight for safe and secure dispatch
• Working with RF scanners to ensure accuracy and compliance
What You’ll Bring:
• Current LF Forklift Licence with practical experience
• Proven experience working with general and oversize freight
• Strong load restraint skills (ratchet straps, chains & binders)
• Previous yard hand or similar experience
• Ability to follow direction and work as part of a team
• RF scanner experience (highly regarded)

Why Join Centurion?
• Immediate start available (Day Shift available)

• Reliable weekly pay
• Permanent, full-time employment
• Various shift times available (AM and PM shifts available)
• Additional allowances and penalties on top of base rate
• Perth Airport location with free parking
• All PPE and uniforms provided (including steel cap boots)
• Strong safety-first culture
• Ongoing training and genuine career development opportunities nationwide
• Bring Ya Mate & earn up to $1,000 through Centurion’s referral program
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for mental wellbeing support
• Discounted private health insurance
• Recognition and financial rewards through quarterly and annual awards
• Service milestone rewards for long-term employees

Company Overview:
Centurion is a premier logistics company with a long-standing reputation for excellence in transportation services across Australia. Founded in 1971, our business provides nationwide service with 34 branches across Western Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia and Victoria.
How to Apply:
Ready to drive your career forward with Centurion? If you feel you have the experience, ability, and skills to take the next step with your career within Centurion, we want to hear from you. Click Apply now. For more information, please contact recruitment@centurion.net.au
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join a leader in the transportation industry! We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from women and First Nations People.
Please note that we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies. Direct applicants only.