Labourer

Booth’s Group; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Booth’s Logistics in Christchurch is looking for a self-motivated Labourer to join the Night Cross dock team. Operating 24/7, you will assist with loading and unloading freight, ensure freight is scanned and recorded accurately, and help keep operations moving smoothly.

We value physical fitness, reliability, punctuality and a team-first approach. The role requires adherence to health and safety standards, flexibility to cover different parts of the operation, and the ability to pass

Qualifications

• Physical fitness and stamina for a hands-on role.
• Strong work ethic and a “get stuck in” attitude.
• Reliability and punctuality — we count on you.
• Flexibility to support different parts of the operation.
• Clear communication and a team-first mindset.
• Commitment to Health and Safety.
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical, drug testing, ACC and MOJ checks.

Responsibilities

• Manual freight handling and tying down of freight.
• Accurately scanning and recording freight.
• Supporting effective loading and unloading of freight.
• Adhering to safe working practices at all times while working in and around heavy vehicles and forklifts.
• Jumping in where operational demand requires.
• Keeping freight flowing and operations running smoothly.

Skills

Physical fitness

Stamina for hands-on role

Reliability

Punctuality

Flexibility

Clear communication

Team-first mindset

Health and Safety commitment

Pass pre-employment checks

Job description

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Labourer

The Role:

We're on the hunt for a self-motivated Labourer to join our Night Cross dock team at our busy Christchurch Branch. Operating 24/7, our team is critical to ensuring the timely and safe loading and unloading of freight. If you have an interest in the transport and logistics industry, are physically fit and enjoy night work, this role is for you!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manual freight handling and tying down of freight.


• Accurately scanning and recording freight.


• Supporting effective loading and unloading of freight.


• Adhering to safe working practices at all times while working in and around heavy vehicles and forklifts.


• Jumping in where operational demand requires.


• Keeping freight flowing and operations running smoothly.

What You’ll Bring

• Physical fitness and stamina for a hands-on role.


• Strong work ethic and a “get stuck in” attitude.


• Reliability and punctuality — we count on you.


• Flexibility to support different parts of the operation.


• Clear communication and a team-first mindset.


• Commitment to Health and Safety.


• Ability to pass pre-employment medical, drug testing, ACC and MOJ checks.

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.

NZ/Australian residency, our positions are not eligible to sponsor Visas.