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
- 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