Immediate Start: Forklift Operator — Day & Night Shifts

AWF New Zealand; Preece Point; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Immediate start

Full PPE provided

Day and night shifts

Job summary

AWF New Zealand is seeking experienced Forklift Operators for roles in Hamilton and the wider Waikato region. Ongoing day and night shifts across multiple sites offer opportunities for skilled operators with proven forklift experience and a commitment to safety.

Roles include counterbalance and reach forklift work, loading/unloading, warehouse duties and potential general labouring. Applicants must have a current NZ Forklift Licence and can expect competitive hourly rates and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Current NZ Forklift Licence is required.
• Proven forklift operating experience is essential.
• Experience with reach forklifts is highly regarded.
• Ability to work safely in busy industrial environments.
• Strong health and safety awareness and practices.
• Reliable, punctual, and good attendance record.
• Physically fit for light to moderate manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Load, unload, and move products and materials.
• Conduct pre-start checks and equipment inspections.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures.
• Assist with dispatch, storage, and inventory movement.
• Support general warehouse, production or site operations as needed.
• Collaborate with team to meet daily productivity targets.

Skills

Counterbalance

Reach forklift

Loading/unloading

Warehouse work

Manufacturing

General labour

Tools

NZ Forklift Licence

Job description

AWF New Zealand is seeking experienced Forklift Operators for roles in Hamilton and the wider Waikato region. Ongoing day and night shifts across multiple sites offer opportunities for skilled operators with proven forklift experience and a commitment to safety.

Roles include counterbalance and reach forklift work, loading/unloading, warehouse duties and potential general labouring. Applicants must have a current NZ Forklift Licence and can expect competitive hourly rates and weekly pay.