Senior Operations Handling Specialist – Brisbane Station

Join Our Dynamic Team at DHL Global Forwarding! We are looking for a Senior Operations Handling Specialist at our Brisbane Station

About Us:

We are the leading global brand in the logistics industry, offering an unrivalled portfolio of services across multiple modes of transportation to a diverse range of customers across the globe. We connect people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialised solutions for growth markets and industries — including technology, life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing and energy, auto-mobility, and retail — we are decisively positioned as "The logistics company for the world."

Key Responsibilities

Undertakes full range of duties under limited supervision.

• Will have clearly defined procedures in the movement and administration of goods in warehouses.
• Performs cargo receival arrangements.
• Ensures customer requirements are met and cargo handling is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Coordinate the workload of the casual labour.
• Work with the supervisor in managing the roster for the week.
• Supervising weekend work when required
• Liaise with the supervisor on cut of times ad cascade this to the team and drivers.
• Action emails / manage empty requests / book transport to collect ULD’s.
• Overlook the stock receivable and match the port marking at the time of loading.
• Attention to detail when it comes to sealing the correct ULD’s

Key Accountabilities

• Completed day-to-day work requirements as part of Warehouse team.
• Performs cargo checks and balances against manifest documents.
• Checks responses from counterparts and finalizes validation of required documents.
• Follows-up shipment status, identifies incidents and ensures resolution of incidents.
• Load and unload trucks quickly and safely ensuring safe and accurate check in and storage of freight until it leaves our facility.
• Building of export units for transfer overseas including LifeScience shipments
• Required to perform Manual handling tasks as a mandatory component of the position i.e., requirement to lift cartons.
• Disposal of Company records as requested by Supervisor.
• Report all irregularities, tampering or damage to freight.
• Always keep warehouse clean and tidy.
• Report any damages to Supervisor as soon as possible.
• Present a courteous attitude to staff, customs, couriers, and any persons presenting themselves the warehouse requiring assistance.
• Additional tasks as instructed by Department Manager / Supervisor.

To be successful, you will need:

• Knowledge and previous Warehousing experience
• Knowledge of load restraint or similar
• Results driven and attention to details.
• Self-directed and proactive working style.
• Fluent in English communication (verbal/written)
• Be physically fit, as there is a manual handling component * High attention to detail and a proactive work ethic
• Ability to work independently, under pressure, and manage multiple priorities:

What to expect from us:

What makes DHL great? Our People! We know each employee’s individual contributions collectively ensure we remain one of the largest delivery and logistics companies worldwide. We are dedicated to being a great place to work. In addition to competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy a range of programs, services, and benefits that bring the best to their personal lives.

* Consistently voted as a great place to work.
* Focus on wellbeing with annual fitness subsidy.

If you are looking for a career, and not just a job, and believe you would be a good fit for this position, Apply now!