CSR Yardperson

Carters; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed 40 hours a week

Benefits package (7.5%)

Training and progression opportunities

Store-wide buying privileges

Job summary

CARTERS is seeking a dependable Yardperson in Christchurch to join their team. You will ensure orders are accurate, loads are safe, and the yard stays tidy while delivering great service to customers. The role involves daily stock handling, cycling counts and safe forklift operation.

Ideal candidates will hold a NZ Driver's Licence, forklift endorsement with OSH certification, and be physically fit with good computer skills. Applicants must have NZ working rights.

Qualifications

• Valid FULL New Zealand Driver's Licence.
• Forklift with F Endorsed Licence and OSH Certificate.
• People person with ability to build rapport with customers.
• Proficient in operating computer systems.
• Awareness of health and safety legislation in the industry.
• Physically fit for occasional heavy lifting.
• Building industry knowledge is advantageous.

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 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.
• Get involved in cycle counts and stocktakes.

Skills

Driver's Licence NZ

Forklift F Endorsement

OSH Certificate

People skills

Computer literacy

Health and safety awareness

Physical fitness

Industry knowledge (building)

Job description

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).

Reference # 37825

Posted on 07 Sep 2026

Closes on 07 Oct 2026

Location(s) Christchurch

Expertise Branch Operations, Customer Services, Operations, Sales