Description KTrans 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 environment. 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 us:

Excellent 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 options

You will be accountable for:

Ensuring cargo is received in an orderly manner and to customers packaging guidelines

Completion of accurate and timely documentation via our TMS (Bustle, Freight Tracker) systems in accordance with KTrans freight preparation procedures

Ensuring packaging requirements are noted and complied with, eg – fragile goods, dangerous goods, insufficient packaging

Correct use of all consumable items so freight is fit for travel, eg – labels, consignments, cargo wrapping

Loading 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 transport

The Requirements:

Current Forklift Licence and Load Restraint Awareness. National Load Restraint ticket preferred.

Valid Driver’s Licence

Proven experience operating a forklift in a busy transport depot

Demonstrated ability to load and unload trailers efficiently and safely

An ability to measure cargo accurately with high level and attention to detail

Develop and maintain a high level of cargo care which results in excellent customer service skills

Clear and legible handwriting and documentation skills

Sound understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Principles and commitment to safe work practices

Display and promote the KTrans Pillars of Discipline~Loyalty~Accountabilty~Honesty~Pride

KTrans 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

No recruitment agencies please.

📌 Forklift Operator (Canning Vale)
🏢 KTrans
📍 Canning Vale