Forklift Operators (Reach)

JobSpace; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand in Christchurch is seeking experienced warehouse staff to join a fast-paced team operating reach forklifts and counterbalance forklifts. Roles are available ASAP with day and night shifts, Monday to Friday rosters.

You will pick customer orders, prepare stock paperwork, and handle stock putaways in a busy warehouse. Successful candidates will have a current Reach or forklift OSH certificate, be comfortable with numbers and paperwork, and able to work accurately with a variety of

Qualifications

• Current Reach or forklift OSH certificate
• Confident with numbers and paperwork; accuracy is key
• Previous picking/packing or warehouse experience
• Physically fit and able to handle manual handling up to 20kg
• Reliable and a team player
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug test & clear criminal history

Responsibilities

• Picking customer orders from the warehouse using reach or forklift ready for dispatch
• Preparing and checking stock paperwork; accuracy is essential
• Stock putaways and general warehouse duties

Skills

Reach forklift

OSHA cert

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Tools

WMS

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We're looking for reach and forklift warehouse super stars to start in Christchurch ASAP! Get your application in as we're hiring NOW!

Are you experienced with picking in a warehouse, and think you're the superstar we're looking for? Want to join a tight-knit team in a busy fast-paced warehouse environment? We have roles starting ASAP so get your application in today! We have roles operating reach forklifts based in Islington, through to counterbalance and reach roles in Hillsborough! A variety of days and night shifts available, on Monday to Friday rosters! Here's what you'll be doing:

• Picking customer orders from the warehouse using reach or forklift ready for dispatch and stock putaways
• Preparing also checking stock paperwork. Accuracy and attention to detail really important!
• Using great manual handling technique to lift product... a variety of both light and heavy up to 20kg per box! H&S is a priority in this team!

What you need:

• Current Reach or forklift OSH certificate with proven experience as a competent operator
• Confident working with numbers and paperwork. Accuracy and eye for detail is key.
• Confident with warehouse management computer systems
• Previous picking/packing or warehouse experience. We want you to hit the ground running.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling. It's not a role for the faint hearted!
• Reliable, trustworthy, and keen to be part of a team
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test & clear criminal history
• Be living in New Zealand and have a legal right to work here

Key things we look for are reliability, a good attitude, and the willingness to learn. If you're someone who turns up, works hard, and enjoys being part of a solid team, we want to talk to you. Keen to get moving on your next job –