Despatch Storeperson (Night Shift)

Vulcan Steel; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Four-day work week (Fridays off)

Health and wellness programme

Permanent role with guaranteed hours

Growing, market-leading business

Job summary

Vulcan in Christchurch is hiring for a permanent night shift role to support plate processing operations. You will load and unload trucks, pick/pack orders, and move heavy steel products, working closely with production and transport teams to ensure on-time dispatch.

Ideal candidates bring forklift experience, a NZ Driver's Licence, and a strong safety mindset. This hands-on role requires physical fitness and reliable attendance in a busy industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience loading and unloading trucks with a forklift.
• Full New Zealand driver's licence and eligibility for Forklift F Endorsement.
• Experience in warehouse, dispatch, manufacturing, or logistics environments.
• Physically fit and able to handle heavy steel products safely.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks using a forklift and site equipment.
• Pick, pack, and prepare steel orders for dispatch.
• Move steel plate and other heavy materials around the site.
• Assist with stock movements and inventory control.
• Follow safe operating procedures and keep the area clean and organised.

Skills

Forklift operation

NZ Driver's licence

Safety compliance

Order picking

Physical fitness

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Join our busy Plate Processing site in Christchurch and play a key role in ensuring customer orders are loaded, dispatched, and delivered safely and on time.

This is a hands-on role in a heavy industrial environment where you'll be operating forklifts, loading and unloading trucks, moving steel products, and preparing orders for dispatch. You'll work closely with production and transport teams to keep freight moving efficiently.

This is a permanent night shift position working Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm to 12:30am. Enjoy a three-day weekend every week!

What You'll Do

• Load and unload trucks using forklifts and other site equipment
• Pick, pack, and prepare steel orders for dispatch
• Move steel plate and other heavy materials throughout the site
• Assist with stock movements and inventory control
• Follow safe operating procedures at all times
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work area

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience loading and unloading trucks using a forklift
• Full New Zealand driver's licence (required to obtain Forklift F Endorsement and Operator Certificate)
• Experience working in a warehouse, dispatch, manufacturing, steel, or logistics environment
• Physically fit and capable of safely handling the heavy nature of the role
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Ability to accurately pick and prepare orders
• Overhead crane experience is highly regarded
• Reliable attendance and strong punctuality
• Currently residing in NZ or holding a valid work visa
• Able to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol test

What's in it for You

• Permanent role with guaranteed hours
• Supportive team and great workplace culture
• Health and wellness programme
• Flat structure and approachable leaders
• Enhanced parental leave
• Long-term stability with a growing, market-leading business
• Four-day working week with Fridays off
• Weekly pay

About Vulcan

Founded in 1995, Vulcan is Australalasia's highest performing metals distributor and processor, delivering solutions that enable excellence. With 69 sites and ~1300 employees across New Zealand and Australia, our sustained growth can be attributed to our superior service and dedication to continuous improvement across every facet of our business - and this always starts with people.

If you're reliable, safety-focused, and enjoy working in a hands-on industrial environment, we'd love to hear from you.