Terminal Operator

Terminal Operator / Forklift Operator

• Full time permanent position
• Ongoing training and support to progress your career
• Join a supportive and inclusive team

About us

Pacific National (PN) is the largest provider of diversified rail freight services in Australia. We haul a variety of freight including coal, intermodal containers, steel, and a range of bulk commodities and materials that keep the region’s economy, businesses and households running.

About the role

We are seeking to hire a qualified Terminal / Forklift Operator to join our team on a full-time basis at our Melbourne Freight Terminal. The role will report into the Supervisor and will be required to work rotating shift roster.

The key responsibility will be the loading and unloading of containerised rail freight trains and trucks. It is a 24/7 Rail operation with a rotating roster. You will be based out in the yard and will be required to operate in the most safe, efficient and productive manner.

About you

The successful candidate will display a strong regard to safety, demonstrate a positive and proactive attitude and be capable of working in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidates must be able and willing to work a 24/7 rotating roster. Candidates with existing experience operating Forklifts in a terminal environment is preferable.

As an ideal candidate, you will have the following.

• High Risk Work License (CB, CN or RS)
• A current Class C Drivers Licence
• Demonstrated commitment to safety
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Proven strong customer service focus
• High risk forklift license (LF)
• Top Lift experience/Container freight experience would be advantageous but not essential
• Warehouse experience would advantageous

The Benefits

We value diversity, inclusion, collaboration and the contribution of each of our employees. Working for us will enable you to take ownership of your career and gain access to the following benefits:

• Pursue growth and career development  
• Access mentoring programs  
• Access our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling, free for you and your eligible family members  
• Benefit from discounts on select health insurance, travel, and more.  

We are seeking applicants who share our values: Make it simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own it. These values help us achieve strong connections with everyone we work with and play an important part in motivating us all to do our best work. 

Closing date

Applications close on the 24^th of August 2025.

Next steps

Are you ready to be part of our future?

To apply, please click on the 'Apply' button below and follow the prompts.

To find out more about Pacific National, our benefits and opportunities we offer, visit our careers page: www.pacificnational.com.au/careers.

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for women, and you can visit our Work180 page Pacific National | WORK180 Endorsed Employer to find out more! 

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of​ the land on which we work, live and rail.​ We pay respect to Elders past, present and future and to the​ continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices​ of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.