Freight Loader (Night)

Booth’s Group; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Booth's Logistics in Christchurch is seeking a Freight Loader to read freight, balance weight, and load/unload trucks safely in a fast-paced Crossdock.

The role requires solid forklift experience in high-volume freight, attention to detail, good teamwork, and confidence using operational systems. Two permanent shifts are available: Mon-Fri 6pm and Sun-Thu 6pm.

Qualifications

• OSH Forklift Certificate (F endorsement a bonus).
• Solid forklift experience in a high-volume general freight environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate freight checking.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Confidence using operational systems and technology.
• Physical fitness for a hands-on role.

Responsibilities

• Operating forklifts safely in a fast-paced Crossdock environment.
• Loading and unloading trucks and containers efficiently.
• Reading freight and planning loads to maximise space and balance weight.
• Checking consignments for accuracy and damage.
• Working closely with planners, warehouse teams and drivers to keep freight moving.
• Using systems and paperwork to track freight movements.
• Maintaining clean, organised work areas and strong safety standards.

Skills

Forklift certificate

Freight handling experience

Attention to detail

Communication

Operational systems

Physical fitness

Job description

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The Role

At Booth's Logistics, Freight Loaders are critical to how our Crossdock runs. The role requires skill, judgement, and the ability to read freight quickly — balancing weight, space, timing, and workflow so trucks leave safely and on schedule. We're looking for a Freight Loader whose standards are high, whose work is respected by the team around them, and who takes pride in doing the job properly.

If you know your way around a busy Crossdock and take pride in loading freight the right way — we want to hear from you.

We have two Full time, permanent shifts available: Monday - Friday starting at 6pm / Sunday - Thursday starting at 6pm.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operating forklifts safely in a fast-paced Crossdock environment
• Loading and unloading trucks and containers efficiently
• Reading freight and planning loads to maximise space and balance weight
• Checking consignments for accuracy and damage
• Working closely with planners, warehouse teams and drivers to keep freight moving
• Using systems and paperwork to track freight movements
• Maintaining clean, organised work areas and strong safety standards

What You'll Bring

• OSH Forklift Certificate (F endorsement a bonus)
• Solid forklift experience in a high-volume general freight environment
• Strong attention to detail and accurate freight checking
• Good communication and teamwork
• Confidence using operational systems and technology
• Physical fitness for a hands-on role

About Us:

At Booth's Logistics our strength is in our people. We have a Can Do, Will Do approach and pride ourselves on going above and beyond for our customers to deliver an outstanding service the Booth's way.

Innovation, passion, integrity, and teamwork are part of our DNA and that is felt throughout our network. We are committed to providing innovative, sustainable transport and logistics services to keep New Zealand's supply chain moving.