Forklift Operator

Stellar Recruitment Pty; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

8% holiday pay

Dayshift (Mon-Fri)

Permanent opportunities

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment Pty is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to join a busy warehouse and distribution operation in Auckland. This hands-on role offers stable hours, a supportive team environment, and ongoing work for the right person.

Role involves forklift operation, loading/unloading, order preparation, and general warehouse tasks, with a mix of indoor and outdoor work. You’ll work Monday to Friday on dayshift with weekly pay and 8% holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Experience in a yard/warehouse/distribution environment.
• Full NZ Driver Licence.
• Valid OSH License, Counterbalance.
• F Endorsement is advantageous.
• Physically fit and able to work indoors and outdoors.
• Reliable, punctual and able to provide two references.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading vehicles safely.
• Picking and preparing customer orders.
• Assisting with stock movements in yard and warehouse.
• Operating forklifts and other materials handling equipment.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work area.
• Performing general warehouse and yard duties.

Skills

Safety awareness

Punctual

Teamwork

Education

Full NZ Driver Licence

Tools

OSH Counterbalance license

OSHA license (if applicable)

F Endorsement (advantage)

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to join a busy warehouse and distribution operation. This is a hands-on role offering stable hours, a supportive team environment, and ongoing work for the right person.

What's on offer:

• $28 per hour + 8% holiday pay + weekly pay
• Dayshift | Monday to Friday
• Ongoing, stable work
• Opportunity to go permanent in a supportive team
• Consistent hours and long-term opportunity

This role involves a mixture of warehouse and yard duties, forklift operation, order preparation, vehicle loading, and general warehouse support. You will be working both indoors and outdoors in a fast-paced environment where safety, accuracy, and teamwork are highly valued.

Key responsibilities:

• Loading and unloading vehicles safely
• Picking and preparing customer orders
• Assisting with stock movements throughout the yard and warehouse
• Operating forklifts and other materials handling equipment
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work area
• Performing general warehouse and yard duties

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in a yard, warehouse, stores, or distribution environment
• Full NZ Driver Licence
• Valid OSH License, Counterblalance
• F Endorsement is advantageous
• Physically fit and comfortable working both indoors and outdoors
• Strong commitment to Health & Safety
• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking
• Two contactable references