CSR Yardperson

Carters; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hours per week

Benefits package: health & financials

Job summary

Carters Christchurch is seeking a Yardperson to join the team at Madras Street. You’ll ensure orders are correct, loads are safe, and the yard stays tidy and well stocked, delivering great service to customers.

Ideal candidates will hold a valid NZ driver’s licence, forklift endorsement with OSH certificate, and be comfortable with stock handling and computer systems. This role offers a stable 40-hour week in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Valid NZ Driver’s Licence is required.
• Forklift with F endorsement and OSH certificate.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with computer systems and basic software.

Responsibilities

• Keep the yard, showroom and bulk store clean, tidy and well presented.
• Spot hazards and help keep the branch a safe place to work.
• Build great 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.
• Conduct cycle counts and stock takes.

Skills

NZ Driver’s Licence

Forklift Endorsement

People skills

Computer literacy

OSH certificate

Health & safety awareness

Heavy lifting capability

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

CARTERS Madras Street is looking for a Yardperson to join the team, with 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 New Zealand Driver's Licence
• Competency in operating a Forklift with F Endorsed Licence and OSH Certificate
• 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).