Forklift Operator-Import Export

K&S Corporation; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Salary sacrifice

Paid parental leave

Growth opportunities

Employee assistance program

Background checks

Job summary

K&S Freighters in Victoria is seeking a hands-on warehouse operator to support our import and export activities. You will load and unload shipping containers and trucks, and operate counterbalance forklifts from 2.5 to 16 tonnes to move ugly freight sizes such as timber lengths and aluminium coils.

Applicants must hold a valid forklift licence, have a minimum of 12 months forklift experience, and demonstrate strong English literacy and a safety‑conscious, team‑oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift licence and 12+ months experience operating a counterbalance forklift.
• Strong English literacy for paperwork and communication.
• Commitment to safety regulations and safe yard operations.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload shipping containers and trucks for import and export.
• Operate counterbalance forklifts from 2.5 to 16 tonnes.
• Put stock away, stage for despatch and move goods around warehouse.
• Complete paperwork for goods receipt and despatch.
• Participate in stocktakes and other ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

English communication

Safety awareness

Stock handling

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:

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.