# Freight Handler PM

> Cochrane's Transport · Gillman, Australia · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-11

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** PM

## Description

### **About us:**

**Proudly independent and family-owned, Cochrane's Transport is South Australia's leading express parcel and transport service provider.**

**We are proud to be one of South Australia’s Top 100 Companies, operating a fleet of 250 vehicles and generating an annual turnover of $80 million. With a dedicated team of over 300 employees, our headquarters in Gillman and regional depots in Port Augusta, Whyalla, Port Pirie, Kadina, Clare, Berri, and Victor Harbor enable us to provide next-day express freight services throughout South Australia, including both metropolitan and regional areas, as well as to Broken Hill and Mildura.**

### **About the Position:**

-   **17.5% Shift Loading** in accordance with the Peter Cochrane Management EA 2018
-   **13.5% Superannuation**
-   Casual and Full-Time employment opportunities available

Cochrane's Transport is seeking reliable and motivated **Freight Handlers to join our Afternoon Shift team at our Gillman Depot.**

We currently have **both Casual and Full-Time opportunities available**. This role is based on our **Afternoon Shift, with a 2:00pm start time**.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy hands-on work in a fast-paced transport and logistics environment. As a valued member of our operations team, you'll play a key role in ensuring freight is safely and efficiently sorted, loaded, and unloaded to keep our network moving.

### **Key Responsibilities:**

-   Loading and unloading freight from trucks and trailers
-   Sorting and staging freight for dispatch
-   Operating pallet jacks and forklifts (desirable)
-   Ensuring freight is handled safely and efficiently
-   Maintaining a clean and organised work area
-   Following all workplace health and safety procedures

### **About You:**

-   Strong work ethic and reliability
-   Ability to perform manual handling tasks and lift heavy items
-   Good attention to detail and organisational skills
-   Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
-   Forklift license (preferred but not essential)
-   Previous experience in freight handling or warehousing (advantageous)

### **What we Offer:**

-   Both Casual and Full-Time employment opportunities
-   Career development opportunities
-   A strong commitment to safety and employee wellbeing

If this sounds like you, then hit apply now!

If you’re keen to know more, please reach out to us via – [jobs@cochranes.com.au](mailto:jobs@cochranes.com.au)

**We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities - diversity and inclusion are central to how we work and grow together as one team**

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