Forklift Operator – Inwards Goods & Warehouse

Free Flow Manufacturing; Auckland; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Free Flow Manufacturing in Auckland is seeking an experienced Inwards Goods Operator to join our team. This hands-on role focuses on receiving, checking, and safely storing incoming raw materials, ingredients, packaging and other goods to support production.

You will operate a forklift, verify quantities and batch details, enter stock into the inventory system, maintain accurate records, and help with stocktakes while keeping the warehouse safe and organised.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Prior warehouse, logistics or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Safety-focused approach and ability to work in a busy environment.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work additional hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and checking incoming deliveries against purchase orders and documentation.
• Safely unloading trucks and moving stock around the site.
• Operating a forklift to unload, transport and store pallets in a fast-paced environment.
• Checking quantities, product details, batch numbers and dates.
• Entering stock accurately into the inventory system.
• Ensuring stock is stored in the correct location and rotated.
• Identifying damaged goods, shortages or discrepancies and reporting them.
• Assisting with stocktakes and inventory control.
• Keeping the warehouse clean, organised and safe.
• Supporting production and wider operations as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Literacy

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Flexibility

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Free Flow Manufacturing in Auckland is seeking an experienced Inwards Goods Operator to join our team. This hands-on role focuses on receiving, checking, and safely storing incoming raw materials, ingredients, packaging and other goods to support production.

You will operate a forklift, verify quantities and batch details, enter stock into the inventory system, maintain accurate records, and help with stocktakes while keeping the warehouse safe and organised.