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.

About the Role:

If you’re someone who enjoys being hands-on, working with big gear, and being part of a fast-moving operation, this is your kind of role.

You’ll be right in the thick of our import and export operations, operating a range of counterbalance forklifts (2.5T right through to 16T) and handling everything from timber lengths to aluminium coils, with no two days that look the same.

This is a Monday to Friday role with an early start, early finish (5:00am – 1:30pm), giving you your afternoons back. You’ll be part of a team that works hard, looks out for each other, prioritises safety, and contributes to a workplace people genuinely enjoy being part of.

What you’ll be doing:

Loading and unloading trucks and shipping containers for import and export

Operating a variety of counterbalance forklifts (2.5T to 16T)

Handling oversized and unique freight like timber lengths and aluminium coils

Moving, staging, and organising stock across the warehouse and yard

Completing paperwork for goods receipting and despatch

Supporting stocktakes and jumping in on ad hoc tasks when needed

What you’ll bring:

A valid forklift licence with at least 12 months’ counterbalance experience

Confidence working with containers, trucks, and load restraints

Strong communication skills and attention to detail

A reliable, get-it-done attitude and team-first mindset

A genuine commitment to safety and doing things the right way

Experience in import/export or fast-paced warehousing environments – highly regarded

What’s in it for you:

Consistent Monday to Friday hours (5:00am – 1:30pm)

Optional overtime available for those who want it

A supportive team environment where hard work is recognised

Highly competitive EA with yearly increases every 1st October

Why join us:

Competitive Superannuation paid at 15%

Monthly RDO’s

One off retention bonus payment

Novated car lease option

Paid Parental Leave

Salary sacrifice

Employee Recognition and Rewards Program

24/7 Employee assistance program including financial wellness support

Corporate health plan discount

Growth and development to support career progression

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.