Posted: 19/08/2026
Closing Date: 20/09/2026
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: WA Forrestfield
Job Category: Logistics, Supply & Transport
Company Description
SCT Logistics is Australia’s largest privately owned rail and freight logistics company, delivering end-to-end supply chain solutions across road, rail, and warehousing. With over 50 years of experience, we operate a national intermodal network and offer tailored services including cold and ambient storage and specialised freight handling.
Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we’re committed to safety, innovation, and creating a supportive environment where our team can grow and thrive.
Why SCT?
At SCT we offer a collaborative and inclusive work culture that is built on; Safety, Passion, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork. We understand that our values enable us to better understand and serve our customers, attract top talent (like you) and innovate successfully.
Along with a competitive remuneration package we also offer:
- Development and growth opportunities
- Employee Recognition and Rewards Programs
- Flexible working arrangements
- Top up of government paid parental leave for the first six weeks
- Grandparent Leave
- Novated leasing and salary packaging
- 24/7 Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite car park
- Dress for your day policy
To learn more about these initiatives please visit our Careers Page
Job Description
The purpose of this role is to lead the Forklift Operator Team. It entails guiding and supporting the loading and unloading of rail wagons, truck trailers and containers and prioritising freight to achieve maximum utilisation and profitability.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the required capabilities in the following areas:
- Managing Teams
- Leading Toolbox Talks
- High-level Safet skills and WHS investigation experience
- Load and unload of trucks, trailers, containers, and rail wagons
- Sort and check freight against customer delivery paperwork
- Restrain loads as per the National Load Restraint Guide
- Palletise and pack loads.
- Handle general and non standard freight
- Participating in and ensuring the Forklift Team perform in line with WHS legislation and regulations
Desired Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Current LF High Risk Work license.
- Experience operating a Forklift in a transport environment.
- Moving freight in a safe and efficient manner.
- Knowledge & experience with load restraint procedures.
- Knowledge of Chain of Responsibility.
- Ability to lead a group of Forklift Operators.
Other important information
- We reserve the right to commence recruitment proceedings prior to the stated closing date.
- The successful candidate will have to undertake an Australian Federal Police check and Pre-Employment Medical (for certain roles) which will be arranged and paid for by SCT.
- Recruitment companies, need not apply
SCT is an equal opportunity employer and we recognise the value and importance of diversity. We encourage all potential applicants to apply including women and those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.
