Freight & Logistics Operator

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We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic applicants who are willing to learn and seek a new career in the Rail Industry as Terminal Operators.

Summary about this job

Rail & Maritime Transport

Company: Genesee Wyoming Australia

Location: Alice Springs & Central Australia

Work type: Full Time

Salary: n\a

Phone: +61-7-5229-4292

Fax: +61-2-8048-7712

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Detail information about job Freight & Logistics Operator. Terms and conditions vacancy

  • Alice Spings Based
  • Extensive Training Provided
  • Full - time Opportunity

GWA is offering:

  • Competitive Remuneration
  • Full Time Position based in Alice Springs
  • Excellent Working Conditions
  • Extensive Training Provided
  • Supportive and friendly working environment

About Us:

Genesee & Wyoming Australia Pty Ltd (GWA) is a progressive and established rail owner and operator in South Australia, New South Wales and the Northern Territory with over 600 staff. Within Australia GWA owns and operates the 2,200km Tarcoola to Darwin railroad as well as a number of New South Wales and regional South Australian railroads servicing bulk minerals and agricultural customers.

About the Role:

As a Terminal Operator based in Alice Springs, you will be trained to coordinate, plan, load and unload trains within terminals and sidings, in accordance with safe-working and operational procedures. You will be responsible for processing freight, operational documentation, and ensuring the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others within the workplace. Essential to the role will be to maintain and deliver a high level of customer service to both our internal and external customers.

The role will also consist of the following:

  • Operating Forklifts and Reach Stackers to perform operational duties as required for container movements and train loading / unloading. Use of terminal equipment such as scissor lifts and operation of the loading ramp.
  • Participating in yard inspections, ensuring load security is maintained and providing locomotive operational assistance for train movements.
  • Forward planning of terminal service requirements for scheduled trains including conducting basic marshalling activities.
  • Performing train and equipment inspections upon arrival and departure of services to ensure all road and rail transit documentation has been completed and received.
  • Updating of the Transport Management System and the processing of customer trucks through the gate as required.
  • Induction of customers and contractors at the terminal.

You will be working and liaising in a collaborative team environment sharing innovative ideas to improve the availability of adequate resources to cover operational requirements.

About You:

The successful individual will be enthusiastic and highly motivated to work as part of a team. We're looking for someone who will share our values of Safety, People & Teamwork, Customer and Performance, and lives these values through open and honest communications, personal accountability and respect. You will demonstrate high attention to detail and have the ability to maintain safety and quality documentation.

You will be looked favourably upon if you posses the below experience and skill set for the position:

  • Ability to relieve at other GWA terminals
  • Experience operating plant and equipment or willingness to obtain qualifications on the job.

Desirable Selection Criteria:

  • Reach Stacker and Forklift licence
  • Experience within the rail industry
  • Terminal operations experience
  • Safeworking competencies

Benefits:

Our culture embraces diversity and flexible working options. Working for us will put you in a strategic position with your career, with opportunities for growth and development. We also provide extensive on the job training for our staff to ensure they are fully equipped for the role.

Recruitment Process:

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter as a single document via the “Apply” button by close of business Friday 20th July 2018.

We embrace diversity in our workforce and encourage everyone to apply.

As part of GWA’s recruitment and selection process, short listed applicants will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment health assessment.

Safety is GWA’s number one priority and we are seeking candidates that want to contribute to our already strong safety culture.

For further inquiries please contact

John Maidment, Terminal Manager, on 08 8952 2291

Applications close Friday 15th June 2018

Genesee & Wyoming Australia Pty Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a zero tolerance to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

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