Forklift Operator - AM

K&S Freighters; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewarding remuneration package

Novated car lease option

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

K&S Freighters in Melbourne is seeking a capable forklift operator to support our busy depot with a later day shift. You will move goods on site, load/unload containers, and assist with DG handling and yard duties, ensuring safety and efficiency.

The role requires strong counterbalance forklift experience, the ability to work with various materials, and a team-focused approach. Overtime is available, and a novated car lease option is among the rewards.

Qualifications

• Counterbalance forklift experience required.
• Experience loading/unloading containers and moving goods around site.
• Full Australian working rights required.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts up to 16 tonnes and 3 high combi lift straddles.
• Load and unload containers with load restraint awareness.
• Ensure deliveries are completed safely and on time.
• Hand unload and tidy up work areas as required.
• Assist with DG handling and general yard duties.

Skills

Forklift operation

Load restraint

Safety awareness

Team player

Job description

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:

With our busy depot activity increasing via some new contracts and increase in scope of work, we are introducing a later day shift role designed to support the team in varied functions.

Using your forklift experience, you'll be moving goods around the site for a variety of customers, loading and unloading containers, and supporting our other divisions handling dangerous goods and completing the yard work associated with these contracts.

Your day will encompass operating a range of forklifts, safely securing freight using dogs, chains, straps, and tarps, and loading or unloading general, steel, and timber products. You will also be responsible for handling Dangerous Goods (DG), managing pallets, wrapping, labelling, and assisting with some manual unpacking.

Availability to work: Monday - Friday from 6am-2pm with overtime available

You will:

Operate a variety of forklifts up to 16 tonnes, and 3 high combi lift straddles

Load and unload containers with an understanding of load restraint

Ensure deliveries are completed in a safe and timely manner

Hand unload and site tidy up when required

What you'll bring:

Strong counterbalance forklift experience and an understanding on safe movement around site

Experience loading and unloading containers

A team focussed mindset and willingness to jump in and assist your workmates when needed

Availability to work: Monday - Friday from 6am-2pm with overtime available

A commitment to learning this varied role and becoming a strong source of support for the team

Why Join us:

Rewarding remuneration package

Novated car lease option

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 uplift 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.