Afternoon Forklift Operator – Immediate Start

NZ Recruit; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Afternoon shift allowance

Overtime available 12am-2am at time &

Meal allowance

6-month fixed-term with extension or 1

Job summary

NZ Recruit is seeking a confident Forklift Operator for an afternoon shift in Hornby, Christchurch. This hands-on role covers the yard and manufacturing site, requiring safe forklift operation and input into site systems.

You will load and unload trucks, move materials, and support the production team while adhering to health and safety procedures. Immediate start and a 6-month fixed-term with potential extension are available.

Qualifications

• Current forklift licence and forklift operator experience required.
• Confident on forks and able to operate in a large manufacturing yard.
• Must pass pre-employment checks including drug testing.
• Available for an immediate start and able to commit to afternoons.
• Physically fit and able to work indoors and outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift across yard and manufacturing site.
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
• Move and position materials and product as directed.
• Record movements in site computer systems.
• Support the wider production team while following H&S procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Computer literacy

Health and safety awareness

Reliability and punctuality

References available

Pre-employment checks (drug testing)

Education

Forklift licence

Tools

Site computer systems

Job description

NZ Recruit is seeking a confident Forklift Operator for an afternoon shift in Hornby, Christchurch. This hands-on role covers the yard and manufacturing site, requiring safe forklift operation and input into site systems.

You will load and unload trucks, move materials, and support the production team while adhering to health and safety procedures. Immediate start and a 6-month fixed-term with potential extension are available.