Experienced Forklift Operator — Yard & Dispatch

CanRecruit; Rolleston; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-permanent opportunity

Immediate start available

Overtime available

Job summary

Jora New Zealand in Rolleston is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to join a busy Frame & Truss Manufacturing team. You will safely move timber and finished products around the yard, support production and dispatch, and work with long loads requiring confident forklift operation.

Key responsibilities include loading/unloading trucks, keeping the yard tidy, and contributing to dispatch operations. This role offers a practical path to learn fabrication tasks within the business and requires

Qualifications

• Current OSH Forklift Licence (F endorsement advantageous).
• Experience operating counterbalance forklifts.
• Ability to handle long/awkward loads safely.
• Background in manufacturing, timber or frame & truss environments.
• Physically fit and able to lift up to 20kg.
• Reliable with a strong work ethic.
• Good communication and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Move long timber loads around the yard.
• Restock timber for production.
• Organise and maintain a tidy yard.
• Assist with dispatch operations.
• Support the production team as required.
• Follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

OSH Forklift Licence

Counterbalance forklift

Load handling

Timber/manufacturing environment

Physical fitness

Reliability

Communication

Safety in fast-paced work

Job description

Jora New Zealand in Rolleston is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to join a busy Frame & Truss Manufacturing team. You will safely move timber and finished products around the yard, support production and dispatch, and work with long loads requiring confident forklift operation.

Key responsibilities include loading/unloading trucks, keeping the yard tidy, and contributing to dispatch operations. This role offers a practical path to learn fabrication tasks within the business and requires