Entry Level Freight Officer

Job no: 493163
Work type: Full Time
Location: Northern Territory
Categories: Various categories

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Title: Drive Your Career with Centurion: Seeking a Freight Officer

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Position Available: Freight Officer – Off-Site Receivals

Location: Alice Springs

 

About the Role:

Centurion in Alice Springs is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our OSR operations team as an experienced Warehouse/Freight Officer on a full-time working basis. You will be responsible for ensuring all freight is checked and entered in an accurately and timely manner. If you or have prior experience in warehousing, transport and logistics, we have opportunities for you to grow and excel in a dynamic work environment. As a Freight Officer, you will play a crucial role in our daily operations, working closely with our experienced team members.

We require new employees that will be reliable, punctual and will complete busy operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the processing of general freight from beginning to end
  • Manual handling up to 15 KG
  • Opening freight and checking contents against the clients’ order, in particular, ensuring correct quantity, quality and types of items have been received
  • Ensuring correct labelling of goods, including identification of dangerous goods
  • Ensuring all items are scanned to correct staging areas
  • Preparation of outgoing freight ensuring that goods are secured and packed safely for dispatch
  • Data entry of received freight into the clients preferred computerisation system (SAP, Oracle and Pronto)
  • Report any discrepancies to the relevant assigned personnel

Skills and Experience:

  • Previous experience in a fast-paced operational environment or warehouse
  • High attention to detail and accurate data entry
  • Good reliability and punctuality at work
  • Capacity to lift and carry heavy objects
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Computer literacy and previous SAP experience (preferred)
  • Ability to take direction from management
  • Ability to comply with company policies, procedures, and processes

Why Join Centurion?

  • Immediate Start Available
  • Monday to Saturday or Tuesday to Sunday roster
  • Various shift times available for the right candidate - potential for overtime
  • Additional allowance and penalties on top of base rate
  • Permanent Full-time
  • Alice Springs location (free parking)
  • All PPE and uniforms provided, including steel cap boots
  • Strong team and safety culture
  • Ongoing training and career development with extraordinary opportunities on a national scale

Company Overview:

  • Centurion is a premier logistics company with a long-standing reputation for excellence in transportation services across Australia. Founded in 1971, our business provides nationwide service with 34 branches across Western Australia, Queensland, Northern Territory, South Australia and Victoria.
  • We’re currently expanding our team and seeking an experienced Loader and Forklift Operator to join our Yard Operations department full-time as a Freight Officer
  • How to Apply:
  • Ready to drive your career forward with Centurion? If you feel you have the experience, ability, and skills to take the next step with your career within Centurion, we want to hear from you. Click Apply now. For more information, please contact recruitment@centurion.net.au
  • Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join a leader in the transportation industry! We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from women and First Nations People.
  • Please note that we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies. Direct applicants only.

 

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