Despatch Operator

GIB; Tauriko; Remote; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver matching 4%

Maternity scheme

Job summary

Fletcher Building Limited in Tauranga is seeking a Despatch Operator to join the Distribution Team in Tauriko. You will help unload, load and pick orders to support on-time delivery while maintaining I.F.O.T.I.S.

The role suits team players with forklift experience, strong attention to detail, and a safety-first mindset. Evening shifts up to 50 hours per week are available with on‑the‑job training.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail, good organisation skill and can plan ahead.
• A sound working knowledge of the loading/ unloading principles of high risk product.
• Safety focused, has initiative and self-motivation with strong teamwork skills
• A current Forklift license is desirable, but not essential, as we can train
• Able to work upto 50 hours a week, on an evening shift, Monday to Friday

Responsibilities

• Unloading trucks, loading trucks, and picking orders in accordance with customer requirements while maintaining I.F.O.T.I.S.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Planning

Job description

Like You, We’re Proudly Building New Zealand! It’s something we are proud to have been a trusted part of, for over 90 years and counting. Every day, passionate and dedicated people come together as an industry to help build healthy, sustainable homes, creating a better future for all New Zealanders. GIB® Plasterboard is the number one choice by customers in New Zealand. Our quality and reliable products, along with our unparalleled service and support is what sets us apart. When you start with us, you will learn that we are all brought together by the passion we have for putting the customer at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

We are looking for a Despatch Operator to join our Distribution Team in Tauriko, Tauranga. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient distribution of our high-quality products to our valued customers. In this role you will work as part of a team to provide an efficient and accurate warehouse service including unloading trucks, loading trucks, and picking orders in accordance with customer requirements while maintaining In Full, On Time and In Spec (I.F.O.T.I.S).

About You

We’re looking for a team member who is responsive to the needs of the team, has excellent communication skills and who has a positive attitude and passion for what they do to fit in with our current team. You will have extensive experience on a fork hoist in a warehousing environment with planning and loading skills. Also required:

• Attention to detail, good organisation skill and can plan ahead
• A sound working knowledge of the loading/ unloading principles of high risk product.
• Safety focused, has initiative and self-motivation with strong teamwork skills
• A current Forklift license is desirable, but not essential, as we can train
• Able to work upto 50 hours a week, on an evening shift, Monday to Friday

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to take up a key role with a manufacturing & distribution leader. You will be working with a positive, hardworking team, with a strong focus on safety. We offer a supportive working environment with a great career development platform, and on-going opportunities both within Winstone Wallboards and with the Fletcher Building Group. Fletcher Building will also match your KiwiSaver contributions up to 4% of base salary, and provide a leading maternity scheme.