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Forklift Driver / Freight Handler - Tamworth
2026-06-04T19:15:20+00:00
Australia Post
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FULL_TIME
Tamworth
New South Wales (NSW)
2000
Australia
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Transportation & Logistics, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Cleaning & Facilities
AUD
MONTH
2026-06-08T17:00:00+00:00
8

Help us deliver like never before

We’re delivering like never before. From the vehicles that we drive, to the small businesses that make our communities thrive. We’re delivering for the environment, for our communities, for our customers and for our people. We’re moving forward and we want you to come along for the ride.

About the opportunity

As our Freight Handler / Forklift Driver, you’ll be based in one of our facilities, working with colleagues across our processing and deliveries teams to keep the cogs of our business turning. Safely operating a forklift and also sorting product on the floor, you’ll support with loading parcels/pallets for our delivery and transport drivers to head out on the road and deliver for Australia like never before. If you enjoy variety, then this combination operations role is one for you.

About you

Hold full working rights (no restrictions)

Hold a valid LF Forklift Licence.

Be fit enough to lift/load and unload mail/parcel items of all different shapes and sizes frequently around our facilities and into trucks.

Be safety-focused, willing to undergo a vehicle assessment and pre-employment checks (medical, drug/alcohol screening and national police checks).

You’re a self-starter that enjoys working in a busy operations environment.

You enjoy connecting with others in the community to support us to deliver on time, and like never before.

Working the following hours - 4:00am to 8:00am (Monday to Friday) - additional overtime is depending on business requirements.

How we’ll deliver for you

Work in a modern facility and benefit from competitive rates, diverse rosters and operate in a safe and inclusive working environment.

We invest in you for the long-term, encouraging growth through delivering on our values of trust, inclusivity, empowerment and safety.

Be part of a culture where everybody feels they belong, are valued, and can bring their authentic self to work every day.

Offer an attractive hourly rate of $46.03 per hour + 12% superannuation contributions

  • Safely operating a forklift
  • Sorting product on the floor
  • Loading parcels/pallets for delivery and transport drivers
  • Valid LF Forklift Licence
  • Ability to lift/load and unload mail/parcel items
  • Safety-focused
  • Self-starter
  • Ability to work in a busy operations environment
  • Enjoy connecting with others
  • Full working rights (no restrictions)
  • Valid LF Forklift Licence
  • Fit enough to lift/load and unload mail/parcel items of all different shapes and sizes frequently around our facilities and into trucks.
  • Willing to undergo a vehicle assessment and pre-employment checks (medical, drug/alcohol screening and national police checks).
high school
12
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Vacancy title:
Forklift Driver / Freight Handler - Tamworth

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics, Category: Transportation & Logistics, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Cleaning & Facilities]

Jobs at:
Australia Post

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, June 8 2026

Duty Station:
Tamworth | New South Wales (NSW)

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 4 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Help us deliver like never before

We’re delivering like never before. From the vehicles that we drive, to the small businesses that make our communities thrive. We’re delivering for the environment, for our communities, for our customers and for our people. We’re moving forward and we want you to come along for the ride.

About the opportunity

As our Freight Handler / Forklift Driver, you’ll be based in one of our facilities, working with colleagues across our processing and deliveries teams to keep the cogs of our business turning. Safely operating a forklift and also sorting product on the floor, you’ll support with loading parcels/pallets for our delivery and transport drivers to head out on the road and deliver for Australia like never before. If you enjoy variety, then this combination operations role is one for you.

About you

Hold full working rights (no restrictions)

Hold a valid LF Forklift Licence.

Be fit enough to lift/load and unload mail/parcel items of all different shapes and sizes frequently around our facilities and into trucks.

Be safety-focused, willing to undergo a vehicle assessment and pre-employment checks (medical, drug/alcohol screening and national police checks).

You’re a self-starter that enjoys working in a busy operations environment.

You enjoy connecting with others in the community to support us to deliver on time, and like never before.

Working the following hours - 4:00am to 8:00am (Monday to Friday) - additional overtime is depending on business requirements.

How we’ll deliver for you

Work in a modern facility and benefit from competitive rates, diverse rosters and operate in a safe and inclusive working environment.

We invest in you for the long-term, encouraging growth through delivering on our values of trust, inclusivity, empowerment and safety.

Be part of a culture where everybody feels they belong, are valued, and can bring their authentic self to work every day.

Offer an attractive hourly rate of $46.03 per hour + 12% superannuation contributions

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: high school

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Job Info
Job Category: Logistics/ Transportation/ Procurements jobs in Australia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Monday, June 8 2026
Duty Station: Tamworth | New South Wales (NSW)
Posted: 04-06-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 04-06-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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