Cold-Storage Warehouse Operator & Forklift Specialist

Kiwicold Logistics; Papakura; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Ongoing training

Career development opportunities

Stable full-time position

Job summary

Kiwicold Logistics is hiring a Warehouse Storeperson / Forklift Operator for our Takanini and Otahuhu sites. The role supports temperature-controlled warehousing, handling goods safely and efficiently in chilled environments.

Responsibilities include receiving, inventory checks, picking/packing orders and operating forklifts. A NZ forklift licence is essential, with prior warehouse or cold-storage experience preferred.

Qualifications

• A current New Zealand forklift licence is essential.
• Experience in warehouse, cold-storage or logistics environments.
• Willingness to work in chilled and frozen environments.
• Ability to perform manual handling and maintain accuracy.
• Reliable, punctual and team-oriented.
• Basic computer and warehouse-system skills.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, checking and processing incoming goods.
• Checking product quantities, condition, batch numbers and expiry dates.
• Organising and storing products in designated warehouse locations.
• Picking and packing customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Safely loading and unloading trucks and containers.
• Operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Wrapping, moving and storing pallets.
• Maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Assisting with regular stock counts and inventory checks.
• Completing warehouse paperwork and system entries accurately.
• Keeping the warehouse clean, organised and safe.
• Following food-safety, health-and-safety and operational procedures.
• Supporting other warehouse duties as required

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Cold-storage experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Basic computer skills

Tools

Warehouse management system

Reach-truck experience

Job description

Kiwicold Logistics is hiring a Warehouse Storeperson / Forklift Operator for our Takanini and Otahuhu sites. The role supports temperature-controlled warehousing, handling goods safely and efficiently in chilled environments.

Responsibilities include receiving, inventory checks, picking/packing orders and operating forklifts. A NZ forklift licence is essential, with prior warehouse or cold-storage experience preferred.