Freight Sorter

New Zealand Couriers Limited; Wānaka; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Couriers Limited in Wanaka is seeking a reliable and physically fit team member for warehousing and freight sorting. You will prepare the depot for daily operations, maintain tidiness, and assist with loading and unloading cargo safely and efficiently.

Hours are early morning, with Monday to Friday shifts and flexibility for road conditions. Previous experience is advantageous but not essential; eligibility to work in New Zealand and pre-employment checks apply.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to lift up to 25 kg.
• Strong focus on Health and Safety.
• Sound knowledge of local NZ geography.
• Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• General warehousing and freight sorting duties.
• Prepare the depot for daily operations.
• Maintain tidiness of the branch.
• Assist with loading and unloading of cargo, safely and efficiently.
• Work on your feet for extended periods.

Skills

Physically fit

Lift up to 25kg

Health and Safety focus

NZ geography knowledge

Job description

We are New Zealand’s leading courier company, entrusted with helping Kiwis with their deliveries for over 50 years. We are the largest subsidiary of the Freightways Group, we employee over 1,200 employees, and 550 independent contractors in 25 locations across New Zealand. Wepride ourselves on our passionate team, innovative systems and friendly, results-focused service.

The Role

It is imperative you are a motivated, reliable, punctual, and fit individual, who thrives working within teams. With a sense of humour, strong work ethic and ability to prosper in fast-paced environments. This role will involve general warehousing and freight sorting duties, where you will prepare the depot for daily operations, maintain the tidiness of the branch and ensure the loading and unloading of cargo is completed safely and efficiently. You will be a physically fit individual with capability to work on your feet for extended periods of time.

Hours available are Monday to Tuesday, 6.30am to 8.30am and Wednesday to Friday, 5.30am to 8.30am

This role is based at our Wanaka Depot

Please note: Due to current road closures and strain on our transit network, we require flexibility.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous but not essential
• Physically fit(able to lift up to 25kgs)
• Strong focus on Health and Safety
• Sound knowledge of local NZ geography

All applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand and undertake pre-employment screening including a criminal history check.