Forklift Operator/Yardman

K&S Corporation; Queensland; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewarding remuneration package

Novated car lease option

Salary sacrifice

Paid parental leave

Employee recognition and rewards program

Corporate health plan discount

Job summary

K & S Freighters is currently seeking a forklift operator for their busy depot in Queensland. This role involves operating a variety of forklifts, managing the loading and unloading of containers, and ensuring site safety for various customers.

Ideal candidates will have strong forklift experience and a commitment to teamwork. The opportunity offers a rewarding remuneration package along with a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong counterbalance forklift experience.
• Experience in loading and unloading containers.
• Availability to work late morning to early evening.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of forklifts up to 16 tonnes.
• Load and unload containers while ensuring safety.
• Conduct site housekeeping as required.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift experience

Understanding of safe movement around site

Experience loading and unloading containers

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 as 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.

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.

Starting around 10am and finishing by 6pm (negotiable for the right person) your day will encompass operating a range of forklifts, moving bulk goods, DG and pallets, and wrapping, labelling and hand unpacking.

You will:

• Operate a variety of forklifts up to 16 tonnes, and 3 high combi lift straddle
• Load and unload containers with an understanding of load restraint
• Ensure deliveries are completed in a safe and timely manner
• Site housekeeping as 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 late morning to early evening- negotiable.
• 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
• Corporate health plan discount
• 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.

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply today.