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Forklift Operator/Yard Hand
full-timeWollongong City Council

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Location

Wollongong City Council

Type

full-time

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About this role

Our Company:

K&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and has provided transport, logistics, energy, and dangerous goods services since 1945. Now one of Australia and New Zealand's largest multi-modal providers with 80 locations and 1800 employees, our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, safety, and continuous improvement.

With over 75 years of dedicated service, K&S Freighters now operates one of Australia's largest company- owned fleet, with over 1,500 commercial vehicles and 3,500 trailers.

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 lodgment, we deliver seamless, end-to-end logistics solutions that keep businesses moving.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring compliance with procedures of safe loading & unloading
  • Operation of various forklifts, up to 16 Tonnes, Container ISO Loader & Combi Lift
  • Operation of Yard Tug, Towing & moving Trailers around the Yard
  • Hygiene maintenance on Fridges & ISO Tanks, as per our HACCP Requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to work with heavy loads and restraints.
  • To ensure yard and warehouse are kept to a safe, tidy and organized standard
  • To be always Safety Conscious
  • Comply with Company Policies and Procedures

Success Profile:

  • Forklift license essential
  • Experience unloading / loading containers preferred
  • Ability to confidently operate a Forklift Vehicle, ISO Loader & Combi Lift in a safety conscious manner
  • Ensuring compliance with procedures of safe loading & unloading
  • Demonstrated ability to work with heavy loads and restraints.
  • Positive commitment to safety in the workplace.

Why join us:

  • Competitive rates that grow year on year to support your hard work
  • Rostered days off to ensure work-life balance and time to recharge
  • Uniform provided - look sharp while you work
  • Novated Lease option
  • Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
  • 24/7 Wellness Support - Including Financial Wellness
  • Corporate Health Plan Discount
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Work on a diverse range of vehicles and equipment

If you're a team player with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and embraces every opportunity to learn we are keen to hear from you.

For questions or a confidential discussion, call Anthony Walgers at (02)97352472. We are here to make it easy for you!

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.

We foster a warm supportive culture grounded in our values: Safety, Customer Service, People and Community and Innovation

Other facts

Tech stack
Forklift Operation,Safety Compliance,Heavy Load Handling,Container Loading,ISO Loader Operation,Combi Lift Operation,Yard Tug Operation,HACCP Requirements,Teamwork,Positive Attitude,Work Ethic,Organizational Skills,Tidy Maintenance,Customer Focus,Continuous Improvement,Innovation

About K and S Corporation

K&S Freighters provides road, rail and coastal sea forwarding in support of full and
break bulk loads, including export packing, wharf lodgement and the delivery of integrated supply chain and systems solutions to our key customers.

K&S Freighters is recognised as a true multi modal provider of transport solutions, maintaining outstanding facilities and resource base and controlling one of the largest company owned and operated fleets in Australia, over 160,000 sq m of warehousing and a large range of rail and sea containers. Key major national locations include Truganina
Vic, Enfield NSW, Coopers Plains Qld, Fisherman Islands Qld, Gillman SA and Kewdale
in WA.

K&S Freighters also provides specific support to offshore exploration and drilling projects through its Portland land side logistics supply base, which supports major Bass Strait and Otway Basin projects.

Finally, K&S Freighters in response to increasing demand from the mining and exploration industry, established its Project Services Business Unit based in Perth with the role of supporting land side logistics services in the North West of Western Australia.

Our key customers include:

OneSteel, BlueScope, Norske Skog, Australian Paper ,GM Holden, The Laminex Group, Alcoa, Santos, Woodside Energy, BHP Petroleum, Coca-Cola

For more information on the way in which K&S Freighters can assist your business
please contact Simon Hine, Executive General Manager Business Development, on
+61 3 8744 3572.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Founding Year: 1945

What you'll do

  • The Forklift Operator/Yard Hand is responsible for ensuring compliance with safe loading and unloading procedures, operating various forklifts and yard equipment, and maintaining hygiene standards. The role also involves keeping the yard and warehouse organized and safe.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Forklift Operator/Yard Hand do at K and S Corporation?

As a Forklift Operator/Yard Hand at K and S Corporation, you will: the Forklift Operator/Yard Hand is responsible for ensuring compliance with safe loading and unloading procedures, operating various forklifts and yard equipment, and maintaining hygiene standards. The role also involves keeping the yard and warehouse organized and safe..

Why join K and S Corporation as a Forklift Operator/Yard Hand?

K and S Corporation is a leading Transportation/Trucking/Railroad company.

Is the Forklift Operator/Yard Hand position at K and S Corporation remote?

The Forklift Operator/Yard Hand position at K and S Corporation is based in Wollongong City Council, New South Wales, Australia. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Forklift Operator/Yard Hand position at K and S Corporation?

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