Freight Forwarding - Perishable Air Operator - MEL new

• Join an incredible team as a Perishable Air Operator
• A powerhouse on the global stage
• Salary up to $80,000 - $100,000 + Super

Your new company
This company is a trusted name in freight forwarding across Australia, recognized for its excellence in the industry. With a strong commitment to innovation, integrity, and customer satisfaction, they go beyond logistics to create smarter solutions. As they continue to grow, they embrace diversity and inclusivity, ensuring a workplace where every team member can thrive and make an impact.

Your new role

• Receive and process orders for the transportation of perishable goods from clients and internal stakeholders.
• Determine the specific requirements for each shipment, such as temperature controls, packaging, and documentation.
• Arrange transportation with carriers, airlines, or shipping lines, and negotiate rates to optimize cost-effectiveness and on-time delivery.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines concerning the transportation of perishable goods, including but not limited to temperature control requirements, safety standards, and documentation.
• Prepare and review all necessary shipping and customs documentation, such as airway bills, bills of lading, certificates, permits, and licenses.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all shipments, including tracking information and delivery status.
• Perform quality control checks on incoming and outgoing perishable goods to ensure they meet the required standards.
• Conduct inspections of perishable cargo, packaging, and temperature control equipment to identify any potential issues or deviations.
• Identify areas for process improvement and suggest innovative solutions to optimize the perishable logistics operation
• Other tasks and responsibilities which may be assigned as and when required by your supervisor/manager

What you'll need to succeed

• 1 Year experience in a similar role
• Dangerous Goods Certification
• Up-to-date knowledge of processing EDNs
• To raise RFPs through approved software
• Respond to inbound and outbound customer contact.
• Follow security and emergency procedures.
• Organize personal work priorities and development.
• Deliver a service to customers.
• Use product knowledge to complete work operations.
• Support innovation and change.
• Organize the international transfer of freight.
• Be aware of, and apply all statutory requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective workplace relations.
• Follow and maintain operational and quality procedures.

What you'll get in return

• A brilliant career opportunity within the freight forwarding space where you will work in a mentoring and supportive environment with a collaborative operational team.
• Your salary will be highly competitive, and you will be able to own the role at hand.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume, or call Thomas Hunter now at 0437 537 710.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Please Note:
People Group Recruitment is only accepting applications from candidates CURRENTLY RESIDING IN AUSTRALIA who have the relevant LOCAL skills and experience required for this role.

We DO NOT recruit for roles that offer sponsorship, internships, graduate programs, or entry-level positions.