KLM - Forklift Operator

Kiwi Lumber Group; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 63,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Production bonus

Retention bonus

Training & promotion opportunities

Health checks and vaccines (optional)

Medical insurance (optional)

Staff referral scheme – $1000

Job summary

Kiwi Lumber is seeking a Forklift Operator to support operations. Duties include loading/unloading, stacking pallets, and picking/packing orders, with forklift maintenance and documentation tasks as needed.

The role requires safe forklift operation, adherence to health and safety, and the ability to work 2.45pm–2.45am, Mon–Thu, approximately 46 hours per week. Pay ranges from $26.50 to $30.80 per hour depending on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Three years' forklift driving experience.
• Experience undertaking manual/physical duties.
• Ability to read and interpret delivery dockets and other documentation.
• Sound written and numeracy skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Hold a Class 1 drivers' licence and/or equivalent.
• Forklift Operator certificate and/or equivalent, or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload product.
• Stack and organise pallets and goods in designated areas.
• Pick and pack orders as required.
• Forklift maintenance related duties.
• Assist the team with other duties as required.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations, including daily pre-start checks and wearing PPE.

Skills

Forklift experience

Manual handling

Delivery docs literacy

Numeracy

Basic computer skills

Education

Forklift certificate

Tools

Class 1 licence

Forklift operator certificate

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Forklift Operator to assist with our operations.Key duties include:

• Loading and unloading of product.
• Stacking and organising pallets and goods in designated areas.
• Picking and packing orders as required.
• Forklift maintenance related duties.
• Assisting the team with other duties as required.
• Adhering to all health and safety regulations, including daily pre-start checks and wearing appropriate PPE.

The role has a direct impact on our production levels and quality and therefore plays an important part in the overall success of the mill.

The hours of work are 2.45pm to 2.45am, Monday to Thursday, approximately 46 hours per week. The hourly rate is $26.50 - $30.80 depending on the skills and experience.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

Ideally you will have:

• Three year's experience driving forklifts safely.
• Experience undertaking manual/physical duties.
• Ability to read and interpret delivery dockets and other documentation.
• Sound written and numeracy skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Hold a Class 1 drivers' licence and or equivalent.
• Forklift Operator certificate and or equivalent, or ability to obtain one.

You’ll also have a positive, can-do attitude, with the ability to undertake work in a safe and efficient way to ensure our health and safety, quality standards and production requirements are met.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

We offer our employees:

• Competitive hourly rate with opportunity to increase with production bonus.
• Retention bonus for all hours worked in first year.
• Ongoing training, development and promotion opportunities.
• Health checks and flu vaccines (optional).
• Free / subsidised medical insurance (optional).
• Staff Referral Scheme - successful nomination and receive $1000.

THE ROLE:

We are currently recruiting for a Forklift Operator to assist with our operations.Key duties include:

• Loading and unloading of product.
• Stacking and organising pallets and goods in designated areas.
• Picking and packing orders as required.
• Completing relevant documentation.
• Forklift maintenance related duties.
• Assisting the team with other duties as required.
• Adhering to all health and safety regulations, including daily pre-start checks and wearing appropriate PPE.

The role has a direct impact on our production levels and quality and therefore plays an important part in the overall success of the mill.

The hours of work are 2.45pm to 2.45am, Monday to Thursday, approximately 46 hours per week. The hourly rate is $26.50 - $30.80 depending on the skills and experience.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

Ideally you will have:

• Three year's experience driving forklifts safely.
• Experience undertaking manual/physical duties.
• Ability to read and interpret delivery dockets and other documentation.
• Sound written and numeracy skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Hold a Class 1 drivers' licence and or equivalent.
• Forklift Operator certificate and or equivalent, or ability to obtain one.

You’ll also have a positive, can-do attitude, with the ability to undertake work in a safe and efficient way to ensure our health and safety, quality standards and production requirements are met.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

We offer our employees:

• Competitive hourly rate with opportunity to increase with production bonus.
• Retention bonus for all hours worked in first year.
• Ongoing training, development and promotion opportunities.
• Health checks and flu vaccines (optional).
• Free / subsidised medical insurance (optional).
• Staff Referral Scheme - successful nomination and receive $1000.

If you want to be supported in developing your career and rewarded for what you do, then make the move to Kiwi Lumber!

ABOUT US:

We provide extensive ongoing training and development opportunities for our employees and prefer to promote from within when we can. As a result, we have many long-term employees who have successfully risen through the ranks, so if you want to be supported in developing your career and be rewarded for what you do then make the move to Kiwi Lumber.

Kiwi Lumber is a privately owned, growing and progressive sawmilling company marketing Radiata Pine to the USA, Australia, Europe, Asia and New Zealand markets. The group currently employees over 500 staff across five sites located in Masterton, Dannevirke, Ohinewai, Putaruru and Gisborne.

Kiwi Lumber produce an extensive range of products that are specific to the needs of our domestic and international customers. By providing a consistent quality of resource along with the use of modern technology and systems, Kiwi Lumber is able to produce a diverse range of products to stringent quality and service standards.

WHERE TO FROM HERE?

For more information on our business please visit www.kiwilumber.co.nz or https://www.facebook.com/kiwilumber

You are very welcome to visit the sawmill to collect a Pre Employment Application Form from the Administration Office

Closing Date: Saturday, 26 September 2026