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.

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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.

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About the Role:

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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.

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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.

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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.

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What you'll be doing:

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Loading and unloading trucks and shipping containers for import and export

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Operating a variety of counterbalance forklifts (2.5T to 16T)

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Handling oversized and unique freight like timber lengths and aluminium coils

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Moving, staging, and organising stock across the warehouse and yard

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Completing paperwork for goods receipting and despatch

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Supporting stocktakes and jumping in on ad hoc tasks when needed

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What you'll bring:

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A valid forklift licence with at least 12 months' counterbalance experience

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Confidence working with containers, trucks, and load restraints

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Strong communication skills and attention to detail

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A reliable, get-it-done attitude and team-first mindset

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A genuine commitment to safety and doing things the right way

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Experience in import/export or rapid-paced warehousing environments - highly regarded

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What's in it for you:

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Consistent Monday to Friday hours (5:00am - 1:30pm)

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Optional overtime available for those who want it

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A supportive team environment where hard work is recognised

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Highly competitive EA with yearly increases every 1st October

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Competitive Superannuation paid at 15%

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Monthly RDO's

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One off retention bonus payment

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Novated car lease option

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Salary sacrifice

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Employee Recognition and Rewards Program

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24/7 Employee assistance program including financial wellness support

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Growth and development to support career progression

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Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace

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Stable ASX listed, multi-modal business with 80 years of industry history

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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.

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Applicants must have full Australian working rights. We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.

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📌 Forklift Operator (Queensland)
🏢 K&S Corporation
📍 Queensland