Forklift Operator

K&S Corporation; Brisbane; Remote; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive superannuation (15%)

Monthly RDOs

Retention bonus

Novated car lease

Parental Leave

Employee assistance program

Health plan discount

Job summary

K&S Corporation is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Loader/Forklift Operator based in Brisbane. You will operate counterbalance forklifts from 2.5T to 16T and handle timber lengths and aluminium coils.

This Monday to Friday role runs 5:00am–1:30pm, with optional overtime. You’ll load/unload trucks, complete paperwork, and support stocktakes in a fast-paced, safety-focused team.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

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

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.