Forklift Operator - General Freight

Motion Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay + 8% Holiday Pay

Ongoing Support from the Motion team

Great Team Culture

Job summary

Motion Recruitment in Auckland is seeking an experienced Forklift Freight Loader + Freight Auditor/Sorter to join our transport logistics team. You will work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and a focus on Health & Safety while loading and unloading trucks and containers.

Experience with mixed freight and long fork extensions is desirable. Full Class 1 license required. Applicants must be living in New Zealand with residency or NZ work visa.

Qualifications

• Manual handling with ability to lift up to 25 kg.
• Full Class 1 licence.
• Experience in transport & logistics industry preferred.
• Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team.
• Health & safety conscious.

Responsibilities

• Loading/unloading trucks and containers.
• Checking/labelling freight.
• Experience with mixed freight (FAK) desirable.
• Using Long Fork extensions.

Skills

Manual Handling

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Reliability

Health & Safety

Unsupervised Work

Tools

Long Fork extensions

Job description

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Motion Recruitment – Auckland, North Island

Mō te tūnga | About the role
As an experienced Forklift Freight Loader + Freight Auditor/Sorter you are switched on with a high attention to detail with strong organisation skills. You have the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced transport logistics environment without compromising Health & Safety.

Loading/Unloading Trucks & Containers

Experience with Mixed Freight FAK (desirable)

Previous experience usingLong Fork extensions

• Manual Handling with the ability to lift up to 25kgs
• Preferably experience in the Transport & Logistics Industry
• Checking / labelling freight
• Manual Handling with the ability to lift up to 25kgs
• Preferably experience in the Transport & Logistics Industry
• Must have a Full Class 1 License
• Common-sense and problem-solving skills to manage workflow
• Reliability & Attitude over anything
• Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team
• Health & Safety conscious
• Weekly pay + 8% Holiday Pay
• Ongoing Support from the Motion team
• Great Team Culture

Mō tātou | About us
At Motion Recruitment, we recognise the challenges in finding the right job and strive to make the process seamless. Our team of expert recruiters, with years of industry-specific experience, leverage their knowledge to connect you with the best employers.

Applicants for this position should be living in New Zealand AND have Residency or a valid NZ Work Visa.

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