Forklift & Yard Operator – Fast-Paced, Customer-Facing Role

Hynds Group; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Partner discounts

Job summary

Hynds Group is seeking a hands-on Forklift Operator/ Yard Assistant at our Christchurch Hornby site. You’ll spend time across the yard, forklift operations, loading/unloading trucks, and assisting customers at the counter.

The role is varied and requires you to move efficiently between tasks while upholding safety and accuracy. Essential is a current forklift licence and a Class 1 driver’s licence, plus experience in forklift, yard work and front-counter customer service.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift licence (F endorsement) and a full Class 1 driver’s licence.
• Forklift and yard experience with ability to work at a fast pace.
• Experience serving customers at the counter and handling enquiries.
• Solid computer skills for stock control, invoicing and order processing.
• Good fitness to handle product up to around 20 kg.
• Industry product knowledge is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move, stack, load and store product safely (concrete and PVC).
• Load/unload trucks and coordinate drivers, deliveries and paperwork.
• Perform daily forklift checks and keep the yard tidy, organised and secure.
• Manage yard and stock: stocktakes, cycle counts, coding, and receiving goods.
• Serve customers at the counter: sales, quotes and phone enquiries.

Skills

Forklift operation

Front-counter service

Stock management

Invoicing

Orders processing

Physical fitness

Driving licence (Class 1)

Tools

Stock software

Invoicing software

Orders system

Job description

Hynds Group is seeking a hands-on Forklift Operator/ Yard Assistant at our Christchurch Hornby site. You’ll spend time across the yard, forklift operations, loading/unloading trucks, and assisting customers at the counter.

The role is varied and requires you to move efficiently between tasks while upholding safety and accuracy. Essential is a current forklift licence and a Class 1 driver’s licence, plus experience in forklift, yard work and front-counter customer service.