Forklift Operator - Afternoon Shift

NZ Recruit; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime 1.5x

Holiday pay 8%

Meal allowances

Contract extension potential

On-site role

Job summary

NZ Recruit in Hornby is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator for a six‑month contract on the afternoon shift (4:00pm–midnight). You will load/unload trucks, move pallets, and operate forklift-mounted systems and scanners while working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Current OSH forklift certificate and proven forklift experience are essential. The role offers ongoing overtime at 1.5x, with a pay rate of $26.90/hour plus 8% holiday pay, and meal allowances where applicable.

Qualifications

• Current OSH forklift certificate.
• Proven forklift operating experience.
• Strong experience loading and unloading trucks.
• Confidence using scanners and warehouse systems.
• Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work independently.
• Current legal entitlement to work in New Zealand.
• Ability to pass pre-employment checks, including drug testing, Ministry of Justice and ACC checks.
• Two contactable work references.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading trucks safely and efficiently.
• Moving, stacking and handling pallets.
• Using forklift-mounted systems and scanners.
• Providing general yard and warehouse support.
• Working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Truck loading/unloading

Scanners & warehouse systems

Independent worker

Safety-conscious

Education

OSH forklift certificate

Tools

Forklift-mounted systems

Warehouse scanners

Job description

• Immediate start
• Monday to Friday
• Allowances plus T1.5 Overtime

Forklift Operator - Hornby | Afternoon Shift

We're looking for an experienced Forklift Operator to join a busy Hornby operation on a six-month contract, with the potential to extend for the right person.

This role is suited to someone confident on the forklift, particularly when loading and unloading trucks, who can work independently and is comfortable using scanners and forklift-mounted systems.

The role

• Loading and unloading trucks safely and efficiently


• Moving, stacking and handling pallets


• Using forklift-mounted systems and scanners


• Providing general yard and warehouse support


• Working independently in a fast-paced environment

Hours

• Monday to Friday, 4:00pm to midnight


• Initial day-shift training required


• Overtime available, paid at time and a half

Pay and benefits

• $26.90 per hour plus 8% holiday pay


• Night-shift allowance


• Overtime paid at time and a half


• Meal allowances where applicable


• Six-month contract with potential to extend

Please note: A current OSH certificate and demonstrated forklift experience, particularly loading trucks, are essential for this position. Applicants who do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

Essential requirements

• Current OSH forklift certificate


• Proven forklift operating experience


• Strong experience loading and unloading trucks


• Confidence using scanners and warehouse systems


• Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work independently


• Current legal entitlement to work in New Zealand


• Ability to pass pre-employment checks, including drug testing, Ministry of Justice and ACC checks


• Two contactable work references