Leading hand - Yard Operations | Intermodal Terminal

Randstad is proud to be exclusively partnering with Intermodal Terminal Company (ITC). Who are transforming the Australian freight industry by building and operating Australia's largest state-of-the-art Intermodal Rail Terminal. Join ITC to be at the forefront of shaping the future of Australia's critical logistics infrastructure and contribute to a more efficient and connected supply chain.

With a wealth of industry experience, you will join the Melbourne Intermodal Terminal (MIT) team as a core member helping prepare and launch this new state-of-the-art facility into operations. Reporting to the Terminal Manager, you will be safety-focused, motivated and forward thinking as a vital piece of the puzzle to help lead the day to day operational needs.

Primary Responsibilities

Operating a range of Heavy Equipment to handle & manoeuvre customer freight. This includes loading and unloading freight from/to Train, Truck or Ground. Yard movements via Terminal tractor and trailer. Ensuring proper placement & stability in a safe and efficient manner.

• Safety Compliance - Following workplace safety protocols & procedures.
• Documentation & Record Keeping - Maintaining accurate records of container movements, equipment inspections and other relevant information via manual manifest or via digital resources, fitted to heavy equipment.
• Leadership - Proactively guide team members to optimise work flow and resolve operational challenges, ensuring efficient and safe freight movement.
• Equipment Maintenance - Perform pre-operational checks to ensure equipment is in good working condition. Reporting anything not functioning as normal to Operations leader.
• Collaboration & communication - Working effectively with leadership & other team members to ensure smooth work flow.

Personal Attributes

• Strong commitment to safety
• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Mechanically inclined with a proactive approach to maintenance
• Excellent team player with strong communication skills
• Desire to take ownership of the role & progress
• 5 years of bulk Logistics Industry experience

Operational Equipment

• Reachstacker Heavy Forklift
• Gantry Crane
• Yard tractor & trailers

Licence requirements

• HRWL - RS(TLILIC0011) & CB(TLILIC0016)

Desirable Requirements

• Drivers Licence - HC(Heavy Combination)

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.