Forklift Operator

Who are we:

K&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and dominant multi-modal transport and logistics provider in Australia and New Zealand. Our comprehensive offerings across road, rail, and sea transport, alongside fuel distribution and specialised logistics subsidiaries, position us a critical player in national and trans-Tasman supply chains, serving a wide range of sectors from mining and agriculture to retail and industrial clients. With a proud 80-year history our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, continuous improvement, and industry leading safety. K&S Freighters maintains one of Australia's largest company-owned fleet, employing over 1600 personnel and headquartered in Truganina, Victoria. 

About K&S Freighters:

At K&S Freighters, we’re more than just transport, we’re the driving force behind Australia’s supply chain. From road, rail, and coastal sea forwarding to export packing and wharf lodgement, we deliver seamless, end-to-end logistics solutions that keep Australia moving.

The Opportunity:

This role plays an important role in the import and export activities of the site, using a variety of counterbalance forklifts from 2.5 to 16 tonnes.

You will be loading and unloading trucks and shipping containers and handling a variety of ugly freight sizes including timber lengths and aluminium coils.

You’ll be working a consistent Monday to Friday week that is early start and early finish with a team who works hard, keeps safety as their priority, but always makes sure there’s time to have fun at work.

You will:

Load and unload shipping containers and trucks for import and export

Operate a variety of counterbalance forklifts ranging from 2.5 to 16 tonnes

Put stock away, stage for despatch and move goods around warehouse as needed

Complete all relevant paperwork required for goods receipt and despatch

Participate in stocktakes or other ad hoc duties as required

You will have:

Valid forklift license and minimum 12 months of experience operating a counterbalance forklift

Strong English communication and literacy levels

Confidence with loading and unloading containers and trucks with the ability to support load restraints

A responsible, reliable approach to your working day and a positive attitude towards those in your team

A strong commitment to safety regulations, ensuring the yard and warehouse safety standards are adhered to

Why Join us:

Rewarding remuneration package

Salary sacrifice

Paid parental leave

Growth and development to support career progression

Employee recognition and rewards program

24/7 Employee assistance program including financial wellness support

Corporate health plan discount

Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace

Stable ASX listed, multi-modal business with 80 years of industry history

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply today.

To uphold our core value of “Everybody Safe Everyday” a pre-employment medical and police check will be required to be successful in this role.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights. We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.