Senior Handling Specialist

DHL Global Forwarding is a global leader in the Freight Forwarding industry and we are currently recruiting for a Senior Handling Specialist to join our Operations team at our Adelaide Airport Office.

Overall Role Purpose


* Undertakes full range of duties under limited supervision.


* Will have clearly defined procedures in the movement and administration of goods in warehouses.


* Performs cargo receival arrangements.


* Ensures customer requirements are met and cargo handling is completed in a timely and efficient manner.

Accountabilities


* Completed day-to-day work requirements as part of Warehouse team.


* Performs cargo checks and balances against manifest documents.


* Checks responses from counterparts and finalizes validation of required documents.


* Follows-up shipment status, identifies incidents and ensures resolution of incidents.


* Load and unload trucks quickly and safely ensuring safe and accurate check in and storage of freight until it leaves our facility.


* Building of export units for transfer overseas including LifeScience shipments


* Disposal of Company records as requested by Supervisor.


* Report all irregularities, tampering or damage to freight.


* ULD coding and returns to airport.


* Always keep warehouse clean and tidy.


* Report any damages to Supervisor as soon as possible.


* Present a courteous attitude to staff, customs, couriers, and any persons presenting themselves as the warehouse requiring assistance.


* Additional tasks as instructed by Department Manager / Supervisor

Skills / Qualifications


* Extensive knowledge and previous Warehousing experience


* Current Forklift licence


* Good administrative skills


*  Results driven and attention to details.


* Self-directed and proactive working style.


* Excellent communication and negotiation skills; and


* Fluent in English communication (verbal/written)


* Be a supportive team member that’s always willing to be of assistance to others.


* Sound knowledge of Freight Forwarding and Logistics in general


* High degree of reliability


* Be a collaborator with a positive can-do attitude.


* Be results driven and be able to demonstrate effective communication and administration skills.


* Possess a high degree of diligence and a professional work ethic.

Why DHL Global Forwarding?

Apart from a competitive hourly rate, positive & friendly team, the ability to cross train and offer career progression we also have some awesome Employee Benefits.
Not only do you get discounts on everything from Health Insurance, Flights, Car Hire & Hotel Accommodation etc.

- you also get to work with a great team of passionate people all working towards a common goal - delivering the best, proactive service for our clients!

Excellence.

Simply Delivered.

We’d love to hear from you right away.

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