Who are we: 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 About K&S; Freighters: 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 setting where hard work is recognised - Highly competitive EA with yearly increases every 1st October Why join us:
- Competitive Superannuation paid at 15% - Monthly RDO's - One off retention bonus payment - Novated car lease option - Paid Parental Leave - Salary sacrifice - Employee Recognition and Rewards Program - 24/7 Employee assistance program including financial wellness support - Corporate health plan discount - 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 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. We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.

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