Forklift Operator – Early Shift (Mon–Fri), Overtime

K&S Freighters; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Monthly bonus or incentive program

Salary packaging options

Job summary

K&S Freighters is seeking a hands-on Forklift Operator to support import/export operations. You will operate a range of counterbalance forklifts from 2.5T to 16T, handle timber lengths and aluminium coils, and manage stock in the warehouse with a focus on safety and efficiency.

This Monday–Friday role runs 5:00am–1:30pm with optional overtime and benefits suited to a fast-paced warehousing environment. You’ll join a team that values safety, reliability, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence with counterbalance experience.
• Minimum 12 months counterbalance experience.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Commitment to safety and doing things the right way.
• Experience in import/export warehousing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading trucks and shipping containers for import and export.
• Operating a range of counterbalance forklifts (2.5T to 16T).
• Handling timber lengths and aluminium coils and other freight.
• Moving, staging, and organising stock across the warehouse and yard.
• Completing paperwork for goods receipting and despatch.
• Supporting stocktakes and ad hoc tasks as needed.

Skills

Forklift licence

Counterbalance experience

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Team player

Import/Export warehousing

Job description

K&S Freighters is seeking a hands-on Forklift Operator to support import/export operations. You will operate a range of counterbalance forklifts from 2.5T to 16T, handle timber lengths and aluminium coils, and manage stock in the warehouse with a focus on safety and efficiency.

This Monday–Friday role runs 5:00am–1:30pm with optional overtime and benefits suited to a fast-paced warehousing environment. You’ll join a team that values safety, reliability, and teamwork.