Apply for Forklift Operator - Transport Depot at Employment Hero in Welshpool, WA, AU.
This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.AI Job SummaryCurrent forklift licence and load restraint awareness; National Load Restraint ticket preferred.Proven forklift operation experience in a busy transport depot, loading/unloading high volumes.Efficient and safe trailer loading/unloading with high cargo care, attention to detail, and load restraint awareness.Role TypeOn-site • Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior Pay Rate $34 AUD – $40 AUD (Hour)DescriptionKTrans are a leading Western Australian family owned and operated transport and logistics business operating with a focus of providing high quality end-to-end logistics solutions for our business partners.
We are a diverse organisation and offer a variety of services including linehaul transport, bulk transport services, wharf cartage services, warehousing and distribution, and specialised transport solutions.
We are now seeking to employ a highly experienced Forklift Operator to join the KTrans team at our Welshpool Transport Operational Depot.
The role: This position is not entry-level — we are looking for an operator with a proven track record in the transport industry, specifically in loading and unloading high volumes of general freight onto linehaul trailers in a busy depot workplace.
Much of the freight is mine-site bound and often over-dimensional, irregular, or heavy, requiring a high level of forklift operating skill, judgement, and safety awareness.
As our Forklift Operator, your primary responsibilities will include receiving, sorting, consolidating/manifesting, and loading/unloading general freight and containerised import/export cargo safely, in accordance with KTrans documented procedures and standards.Why work for usGreat conditions including competitive wages and benefits package, team based and a no blame culture.




An established and fast growing West Australian private and family – owned business with a great team culture and positive sense of its values Be a key part of the team and be treated as such, a team mate and not just a number Professional developmental opportunities and a diverse business for continued learning and improvement Reward and Recognition program – quarterly and yearly with additional workplace offerings, Salary Sacrifice and Novated Leasing optionsYou will be accountable forEnsuring cargo is received in an orderly manner and to customers packaging guidelinesCompletion of accurate and timely documentation via our TMS (Bustle, Freight Tracker) systems in accordance with KTrans freight preparation proceduresEnsuring packaging requirements are noted and complied with, eg – fragile goods, dangerous goods, insufficient packagingCorrect use of all consumable items so freight is fit for travel, eg – labels, consignments, cargo wrappingLoading freight onto assets diligently so freight is suitable to travel, secure and safe in accordance with Load Restraint Guide, and therefore loaded to highest standard for linehaul transportThe RequirementsCurrent Forklift Licence and Load Restraint Awareness.National Load Restraint ticket preferred.Valid Driver's LicenceProven experience operating a forklift in a busy transport depotDemonstrated ability to load and unload trailers efficiently and safelyAn ability to measure cargo accurately with high level and attention to detailDevelop and maintain a high level of cargo care which results in excellent customer service skillsClear and legible handwriting and documentation skillsSound understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Principles and commitment to safe work practicesDisplay and promote the KTrans Pillars of Discipline~Loyalty~Accountabilty~Honesty~PrideKTrans are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from women, Australian Defence Force Veterans and Indigenous and Torres Strait Islanders.
We would like to encourage people of all ages, backgrounds and cultures to apply!
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📌 Forklift Operator - Transport Depot At Employment Hero (Western Australia)
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📍 Western Australia