Could you become a Freight Handler (Rail or Road)?
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What this job is
A freight handler loads, unloads, and arranges cargo on rail wagons, road vehicles, or in freight terminals, following weight distribution and safety protocols. They operate material handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks, check consignment documentation against loads, and ensure compliance with dangerous goods legislation and vehicle load limits. The role requires physical stamina and attention to detail in fast-paced logistics environments.
Pay
A$1,652 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Attention to Detailcore
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracycore
- Dispatch Documentationcore
- Driver and Courier Liaisoncore
- Freight Coordinationcore
- Goods Receipt Processingcore
- Inventory Trackingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)core
- Act reliably
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Data Entry and Accuracy
- Delivery Scheduling
- ERP and Inventory Systems
- Forklift Licence Coordination
- Incident Reporting
- Stock Counting and Stocktake
- Stock Reconciliation
- Supplier Communication