Forklift Operator- AM is open at Cochrane's Transport in Gillman, South Australia, Australia. Posted on Nov 10, 2026, and still on Cochrane's Transport’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 15, 2026.
About the role
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:
- Casual position with an approximate 6:00am start time
- 13.5% Superannuation
- Above award wages
- Career development opportunities
We are seeking a casual Forklift Operator to efficiently manage the distribution of freight within our Gillman Depot. The position is responsible for loading, unloading trucks, sorting and staging consignments from receival through to dispatch.
Additionally, the Forklift Operator will manage inbound and outbound freight, report damaged goods, consolidate pallets for return and complete daily pre-start activities and vehicle checks to ensure safe and effective operations.
About you:
- Valid Forklift License
- Experience operating forklifts in a logistics or transport environment.
- Knowledge and practice of Chain of Responsibility obligations and safe manual handling.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety and team collaboration.
- Attention to detail with accuracy in handling freight.
- Good reading and comprehension skills.
- Effective communication skills and ability to manage time priorities.
- Use RF scanners to accurately scan, track and process freight throughout daily operations.
If this sounds like you, then hit apply now!
If you’re keen to know more, please reach out to us via – [email protected]
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.
The employer’s own description, as published on Cochrane's Transport’s careers page.
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