Hands-On Warehouse Lead | Forklift Certified, No Weekend

Wheelco; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary

Stable full-time hours

Real responsibility from day one

Growth opportunities

Supportive team culture

Forklift training offered

Job summary

Wheelco in Tauranga is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Operator to own the floor, lead by example, and manage day-to-day operations from receiving to despatch. You will work closely with Customer Service, Sales and Purchasing to ensure stock accuracy and timely order fulfilment.

The role requires 2–3+ years’ warehouse experience, solid planning skills, and a current forklift license with reach truck experience.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years’ warehouse experience in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong planning and organisational skills with ability to prioritise tasks.
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills and ability to work with different teams.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Punctual and reliable with high attention to detail.
• Current forklift license and experience on reach trucks.
• Must be physically fit as roles can be manual at times.
• A practical skillset is beneficial due to wide scope of work.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks and sea containers safely.
• Receive inwards goods, check shipments and resolve discrepancies.
• Pick, pack and despatch orders accurately and on time.
• Maintain stock accuracy through system updates and regular stock checks.
• Keep warehouse areas, loading docks and storage locations clean and organised.
• Follow safe work practices in line with H&S requirements.
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Sales and Purchasing to meet customer needs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for efficiency, quality and safety.
• Support business continuity and assist with other duties as required.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Planning & organisation

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Forklift license

Reach truck experience

Physical fitness

Practical skillset

Job description

Wheelco in Tauranga is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Operator to own the floor, lead by example, and manage day-to-day operations from receiving to despatch. You will work closely with Customer Service, Sales and Purchasing to ensure stock accuracy and timely order fulfilment.

The role requires 2–3+ years’ warehouse experience, solid planning skills, and a current forklift license with reach truck experience.