Forklift Operator - Afternoon Shift at NZ Recruit

NZ Recruit; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday pay

Night-shift allowance

Overtime pay

Meal allowances

Job summary

NZ Recruit in Christchurch is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator for the afternoon shift on a six-month contract. This on-site role involves loading/unloading trucks, moving pallets, and using scanners in a busy warehouse environment.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 4:00pm to midnight, with overtime paid at time and a half and an 8% holiday pay entitlement. A current OSH forklift certificate and eligibility to work in New Zealand are essential.

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

Scanner usage

OSHA forklift certificate

Tools

RF scanners

Forklift-mounted systems

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Forklift Operator - Afternoon Shift at NZ Recruit in Christchurch, S, NZ.

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. 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

Contract and working hours

Six-month contract with potential to extend

Essential requirements

• Current OSH forklift certificate
• Proven forklift operating experienceStrong 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

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.