Forklift Operator — Paid Training & Certification Path

Port Otago Limited; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation assistance up to $5000

Free parking and EV chargers

Wellness programme

Job summary

Port Otago Limited is hiring for a permanent Forklift Operator role, offering full-time employment with guaranteed 40 hours per week and overtime as needed. Training to become certified will be provided, with potential work at Port Chalmers or Dunedin warehouses.

Starting hourly rate is $28.08, rising to $30.78 after training. Benefits include health insurance for you and dependents, and superannuation matching after six months. Relief for relocation costs is available.

Qualifications

• Training to become Forklift Operator and OSH Forklift Certified.
• Full-time role with guaranteed 40 hours per week and overtime as required.
• Weekend/shift work may be required depending on shipping and supply chain demands.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts within multiple supply chain facilities.
• Timely loading and unloading of rail, trucks and shipping containers.
• Accurately receipting, dispatching and stock management using the warehouse management system.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse safety

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Port Otago Limited is hiring for a permanent Forklift Operator role, offering full-time employment with guaranteed 40 hours per week and overtime as needed. Training to become certified will be provided, with potential work at Port Chalmers or Dunedin warehouses.

Starting hourly rate is $28.08, rising to $30.78 after training. Benefits include health insurance for you and dependents, and superannuation matching after six months. Relief for relocation costs is available.