Forklift Operators (Reach)

Nexus Agoge Recruitment; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Agoge Recruitment in Christchurch is seeking an experienced warehouse picker to join a busy, fast-paced team. Roles include picking orders with reach or forklift, and preparing items for dispatch on a Monday–Friday roster with day and night shifts.

You must hold a current reach or forklift OSH certificate, be accurate with paperwork, and be comfortable using warehouse management systems. The job offers immediate start and a collaborative, safety‑minded work environment.

Qualifications

• Current Reach or forklift OSH certificate with proven operator experience.
• Confident working with numbers and paperwork; accuracy and eye for detail are key.
• Experience with warehouse management systems.
• Previous picking/packing or warehouse experience.
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling up to 20 kg.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 up to 20 kg; H&S is a priority in this team!

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Team player

Manual handling fitness

Tools

Reach forklift OSH certificate

Job description

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Nexus Agoge Recruitment – Christchurch, South Island

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.