Forklift Driver

OneStaff; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

Permanent opportunities

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking experienced and reliable forklift operators to join busy warehouse and logistics teams in Christchurch. If you’re confident on the forks and enjoy a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

This role offers ongoing, full-time hours with potential for permanent roles and competitive hourly pay. Locations across Christchurch with day, afternoon, and night shifts available.

Qualifications

• Current forklift licence (OSH + F endorsement preferred).
• Proven experience in a warehouse/logistics environment.

Responsibilities

• Operating forklifts (counterbalance, reach, or stock picker).
• Loading and unloading trucks and containers.
• Pick packing and RF scanning.
• Moving stock safely and efficiently around the warehouse.
• General warehouse duties as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety conscious

Reliable

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.

We’re currently seeking experienced and reliable Forklift Operators to join busy warehouse and logistics teams. If you’re confident on the forks and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive hourly rates + weekly pay
• Ongoing, full-time hours (with potential for permanent roles)
• Supportive team environment

Key responsibilities:

• Operating forklifts (counterbalance, reach, or stock picker)
• Loading and unloading trucks and containers
• Pick packing and RF scanning
• Moving stock safely and efficiently around the warehouse
• General warehouse duties as required

What we’re looking for:

• Current forklift licence (OSH + F endorsement preferred)
• Proven experience in a warehouse/logistics environment
• Confident and safe forklift operation
• Physically fit and able to lift when required
• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Able to pass pre-employment checks
• Reliable transport
• Day, afternoon, and night shifts available depending on site
• Locations across Christchurch
• Dry store and cold store environments
• Short-term and long-term assignments

Please note: Applicants must currently be based in New Zealand and hold valid working rights. Pre-employment drug screening and a Ministry of Justice criminal history check are part of the recruitment process.