Forklift Operator-Import Export

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.

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 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
• Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace
• Stable ASX listed, multi-modal business with 80 years of industry history

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.

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