Ground Crew - Freight

Responsibilities

• Perform significant manual handling of freight including loading and unloading of aircraft
• Operate forklifts, tugs, and heavy machinery
• Use computer systems, scanners, and lodging freight documents into the iCargo warehouse system
• Handle various types of freight including pets, machinery, and dangerous goods

Requirements

• Current and valid provisional or full state or territory driver’s license
• Current and valid forklift license or willingness to obtain one at own expense
• Ability to repetitively lift items up to 32 kgs
• Ability to work a 24/7 rotational shift roster
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical
• Strong commitment to Work Health & Safety guidelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience using a forklift in a warehouse environment
• Recent experience in a manual handling or physical role within a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Heavily discounted air travel for employees, family, and friends
• Flexible leave options including 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to various retail, food, and wellbeing discounts
• Salary packaging programs
• Wellbeing support including mental health resources and nutrition plans

About the Company

Qantas Ground Services (QGS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Qantas Airways, providing ground handling services to Qantas Freight, Australia’s largest independent air freight services business.