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.

About the Role:

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.

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.

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.

What you'll be doing:

- Loading and unloading trucks and shipping containers for import and export




- Operating a variety of counterbalance forklifts (2.5T to 16T)
- Handling oversized and unique freight like timber lengths and aluminium coils
- Moving, staging, and organising stock across the warehouse and yard
- Completing paperwork for goods receipting and despatch
- Supporting stocktakes and jumping in on ad hoc tasks when needed

What you'll bring:

- A valid forklift licence with at least 12 months' counterbalance experience
- Confidence working with containers, trucks, and load restraints
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
- A reliable, get‐it‐done attitude and team‐first mindset
- A genuine commitment to safety and doing things the right way
- Experience in import/export or fast‐paced warehousing environments – highly regarded

What's in it for you:

- Consistent Monday to Friday hours (5:00am - 1:30pm)
- Optional overtime available for those who want it
- A supportive team environment where hard work is recognised
- Highly competitive EA with yearly increases every 1st October
- Competitive Superannuation paid at 15%
- Monthly RDO's
- One off retention bonus payment
- Novated car lease option
- Salary sacrifice
- Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
- 24/7 Employee assistance program including financial wellness support
- Growth and development to support career progression
- 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 Protected 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.

📌 Forklift Operator-Import Export (Brisbane)
🏢 K&S Freighters
📍 Brisbane