Freight Operator Team Leader
Apply locations: Christchurch, Canterbury
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 27 Days Ago
Time left to apply: End Date: January 13, 2025 (2 days left to apply)
Job requisition id: R65716
Connecting people and communities | Driving eCommerce | Moving New Zealand Team Global Express NZ delivers freight forwarding, end-to-end transport services, and comprehensive logistics solutions to customers operating in New Zealand scaling from Kaitaia to Invercargill.
With an unrivalled and expansive network, Global Express builds unique, innovative, and tailored transport and logistics solutions.
We have an opportunity for four Freight Operator Team Leaders to join our Christchurch Operations.
We are looking for one Team Leader per shift at the following times:
AM Shift: 3.30am and 5.00am start PM Shift: 12.00pm and 2.00pm start As our Team Leader, you will constantly work to improve the operational performance of the shift and the Freight Branch to ensure the highest level of service is given to our customers, all outbound units are loaded in a timely fashion and our equipment when loaded is utilised to its maximum.
Nga ahuatanga kei a matou: What we offer: Our people and customers are at the heart of everything we do State of the art facilities, with a diverse team, in a fast paced and dynamic industry Access to medical cover, discounted national holiday homes and retailer discounts. Career and development opportunities are endless, nationally from Kaitaia to Invercargill and across the Tasman with our TGE family in Australia. He angitutanga: The opportunity The Team Leader will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision and direction of freight handling, staff training and related activities to provide quality service to internal and external customers.
Working as part of the team as a Freight Operator, you will communicate effectively with your team members and develop working relationships with both internal and external customers.
Your duties will include:
Day-to-day supervision and direction of freight handling Staff training and related activities to provide quality service to customers Communicate effectively with your team members Operate forklifts, unloading & loading of units Develop working relationships with customers Schedule and conduct team briefings daily Ensure all freight are properly identified, re origin and destination Make sure scanning of freight is done properly – Monitor staff regularly. Actively promote health and safety through daily team huddles Your Skills - o pukenga A minimum of 1 year experience in a supervisor role A minimum of 3 years' experience in Transport, Freight and Logistics To hold your Full NZ Driver's License Hold a current F and OSH endorsed forklift license Experience in working within an operational environment Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Ensuring we do our part to preserve Aotearoa's environment, we are committed to stay on track with our carbon reduction goals for 2030.
We are actively managing carbon footprint with Toitu Envirocare and are proud members of the Sustainability Council of New Zealand.
It's never been a more exciting time to join our team as we take the next step in our journey.
How to apply?
- Me pehea te tono If this role sounds like something for you then please click "apply"… we'd love to hear from you!
To be considered, you must be prepared to undertake pre-employment checks including a criminal history check and Drug/Alcohol Testing.
(Medical Assessment for safety critical roles)
Team Global Express is an Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand effective immediately.
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