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

Full-Time Monday to Friday 2PM to 10PM with potential overtime
17.5% Shift loading in accordance with Peter Cochrane Management EA 2018
13.5% Superannuation

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

Above award wages
Career development opportunities
A strong commitment to safety and employee wellbeing
Job security with an established and growing company
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

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