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 key 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.

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📌 Forklift operator Yard Person (Melbourne)
🏢 K&S Corporation
📍 Melbourne