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9 Sep 2016

Forklift Driver/General Freight Yard Hand – Truganina ( K&S Freighters )

 TRUGANINA, VIC, Australia

Expired


A forklift driver/Yard Hand with General Freight experience is wanted now!! Join a leader within the transport industry.



K & S Corporation have been providing transport, warehousing and logistics support for almost 70 years. We now have a vacancy available for an experienced Yard person with a forklift license to join our team in Truganina, completing loading, unloading duties along with general yard duties within a general freight terminal.

This position will suit a person who has a passion for the transport industry and enjoys team work and who is looking for work to fill in some time.

Required Skills for the position;

  • Proven experience in the Transport & Logistics environment
  • Experience in container loading and unloading
  • Experience in container fork work in a transport yard ideal
  • Ability to work autonomously and take direction from relevant manager on duty
  • Experience in vehicle loading and unloading.
  • Experience in handling a variety of general freight from steel, timber, aluminium and standard palletised freight.
  • General yard duties including housekeeping, load restraint
  • Demonstrate experience in safely operating various size forklift equipment.
  • Demonstrate excellent workplace safety record.
  • Demonstrate extensive knowledge and ability to operate and utilise various equipment to ensure freight is secure, protected and loaded safely.
  • Liaise with work colleagues, drivers, customers, subcontractors and management in a positive, courteous and respectful manner.
  • Demonstrate good written and communication skills with the ability to complete all required record and documentation in a timely and legible manner.
  • Demonstrate extensive knowledge and ability to operate and utilise various equipment to ensure freight is secure, protected and loaded safely.
  • Work in all weather conditions and perform physically activities; including but not limited to: lifting, pulling and operating heavy load restraint / equipment.
  • Display a high level communication and understanding of customer requirements – internal and external customers.
  • Professional and positive approach to meet customer requirements.

Required licences;

  • A current LF forklift ticket with relevant on the job experience

Other selection criteria;

  • A safety conscious attitude and mindset
  • Excellent work ethic and reliable nature
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Able to pass a Pre Employment Medical, including Drug and Alcohol Screen

Please forward all applications by clicking the "Apply Now" link 

Please note: As our recruitment is completed in house we would appreciate no contact from recruitment agencies.

The K&S Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Indigenous and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.
Job Categories:Driver Jobs in VIC, Forklift, Forklift Ticket, Load/Unload trucks, Victoria.
Job Tags:ForkLift (LF), Forklift,Fork,Fork-lift,F/L, Load/Unload trucks, TRUGANINA.

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