CSR Yardperson

Carters; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Superannuation

Life insurance

Disability insurance

KiwiSaver

Training opportunities

Staff discounts

Job summary

Carters is seeking a Yardperson at our Madras Street location to join our team in Christchurch. You will ensure orders are accurate, loads are safe, and the yard is tidy, while delivering friendly service to customers and helping maintain stock integrity.

The role requires a valid NZ Class 1 driver license, forklift operation with F endorsement, and a practical, safety‑minded approach. A real people person who can navigate systems and work with the team will thrive in this environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver great service to customers.
• Ability to keep stockrooms tidy and organized.
• Awareness of health and safety regulations in a hardware environment.

Responsibilities

• Keep the yard, showroom and bulk store clean, tidy and well presented.
• Spot hazards and help keep the branch safe.
• Build relationships with customers, suppliers and teammates.
• Fill and load customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Load trucks safely and ensure deliveries meet legal and safety requirements.
• Scan and label stock correctly and process dispatch paperwork.
• Unload supplier deliveries and check goods against documentation.
• Participate in cycle counts and stocktakes.

Skills

Customer service

Stock management

Health & safety awareness

Tools

Forklift operation

NZ Class 1 driver's licence

Job description

Our CARTERS Madras Street is looking for a Yardperson to join the team, a great opportunity to build your skills and grow your career with a well-established Kiwi brand. If you take pride in a job well done, enjoy hands‑on work, and love delivering great service to customers, this could be the perfect role for you. You will be the person making sure orders are right and loads are safe, whilst keeping the yard tidy and well stocked.

About the Role

• Keeping the yard, showroom and bulk store clean, tidy and well presented
• Spotting hazards and helping keep the branch a safe place to work
• Building great relationships with customers, suppliers and your teammates
• Filling and loading customer orders accurately and efficiently
• Loading trucks safely and ensuring deliveries meet legal and safety requirements
• Scanning and labelling stock correctly, and processing dispatch paperwork
• Unloading supplier deliveries and checking goods against documentation
• Getting stuck into cycle counts and stocktakes

About You

• Valid full Class 1 New Zealand Driver's Licence
• Competency in operating a Forklift with F Endorsed Licence
• A real people person with a natural talent for building trust and rapport with our customers
• Proficient in navigating computer systems
• Proven awareness of health and safety legislation in this industry
• Physically fit for the occasional heavy lifting and manual handling
• Building industry knowledge is advantageous

Advantages of Advancing Your Career with Carters

• In return, we will make sure you're looked after in a professional, positive, inclusive and supportive working environment that you can be proud of. We offer:
• Great hourly rate and guaranteed 40 hours a week
• 7.5% benefits packagedesigned to support your health and financial security. This includes fully covered Southern Cross Health Insurance, participation in our Superannuation Savings Scheme, Life and Disability Insurance coverage, and contributions to KiwiSaver
• Training, development, coaching and promotional opportunities
• Supportive, respectful, fun, collaborative, diverse team
• Buying privileges across all Carters stores

Please be advised that this position is exclusively open to candidates possessing valid working entitlements in New Zealand Citizens, Permanent residents, or those holding valid work visas).