Freight Operator

**Connecting people and communities| Driving eCommerce | Moving New Zealand** Team Global Express NZ delivers freight forwarding, end-to-end transport services, and comprehensive logistics solutions to customers operating across New Zealand from Kaitaia to Invercargill. Due to internal movements, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Freight Operator to join our team in Taupo **Days and Shift**: Tuesday - Saturday, 2am - 1030am **About the role - Mō te tūranga** You will be an important part of our team ensuring the timely, efficient, and safe handling of freight for the company to achieve their target delivery goals, on time and damage free. Additional key duties: - 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 **What will you bring? -**Ōu**Pūkenga?** To be successful in this role, you will be a team player with a positive attitude who is willing to change across duties as needed. Additionally, you will need: - Clean Class 1 Full Drivers license - must have - OSH approved forklift certificate - must have - Prior work experience in the freight industry - preferred - Prior long fork experience - preferred - A strong health and safety focus - An understanding of dangerous goods laws **Your Benefits -**Ō**Painga** - Career progression opportunities and long-term employment. - Be part of a multinational business with opportunities across the Trans-Tasman - Our staff welfare trust will cover 80% of your medical bills up to $1500 per year. - A national commitment to attaining the highest standards in HSE through best practise. - Access to heavily discounted holiday homes across New Zealand. If this role sounds like something for you then please click "apply"we want to hear from you To be considered, you must be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and Drug/Alcohol Testing. (Medical Assessment for safety critical roles) **Team Global Express is an Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace.** **Applicants must be a NZ or AU Citizen/Resident to be eligible to apply.