Lead Storeman / Fork Hoist Operator

SeaLink New Zealand Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

SeaLink New Zealand Limited is seeking an experienced Lead Storeman / Fork Hoist Operator to drive day-to-day warehousing and freight handling across Waiheke and Great Barrier Island. You will manage loading/unloading, scanning, and documentation to meet sailing schedules.

The role requires a forklift licence, a full Class 1 licence, and DG knowledge, with First Aid being advantageous. Expect early starts, Monday to Friday with occasional Saturdays, and a strong focus on safety and customer

Qualifications

• Forklift licence and Class 1 driving experience.
• Dangerous Goods Certificate preferred.
• First Aid certificate is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day warehousing and yard operations.
• Sort, receipted, labelled, scanned and allocated freight to manifests/destinations.
• Load/unload trucks and trailers safely and efficiently.
• Verify documentation, consignment notes, scanning and DG requirements.
• Ensure loads are secured and within weight limits.
• Monitor site safety and traffic flow; maintain clean, hazard-free areas.
• Check stored goods (chilled/frozen) promptly.
• Provide coaching and guidance to team members.
• Deliver high-quality service to internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

Forklift operation

Leadership

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

Forklift license

Full Class 1 license

Dangerous Goods Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

We’re seeking an experienced and hands-on Lead Storemen / Fork Hoist Operator to support the day-to-day operations of our logistics division servicing Waiheke and Great Barrier Islands.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring the smooth, safe and compliant handling of all inbound and outbound freight. You will oversee the accurate documentation/scanning of all inbound/outbound freight, while ensuring freight is loaded securely and ready on time to meet daily sailing schedules.

This role operates primarily Monday to Friday, with start times between 5am and 6:00am and finishing between 3:00pm and 4:00pm. There may be occasional Saturday work required to support operational requirements, including weather-related sailing disruptions.

Key Accountabilities include:

• Support day-to-day warehouse and yard operations
• Ensure all freight is sorted, receipted, labelled, scanned and accurately allocated to manifests & destination
• Load and unload trucks and trailers safely and efficiently
• Verify all documentation, consignment notes, scanning of and Dangerous Goods requirements
• Ensure loads are secured, compliant and within legal weight limits
• Monitor and maintain safe traffic flow and site conditions
• Ensure all chilled and frozen goods are checked, stored promptly and correctly
• Maintain a clean, organised and hazard-free site internal/external
• Provide coaching, direction and support to fellow team members
• Deliver a high standard of customer service to internal and external stakeholders

To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience:

• Forklift licence
• Full Class 1 licence or higher
• Dangerous Goods Certificate
• Current First Aid Certificate (advantageous)
• Good command of English & high level of numeracy
• Strong understanding of safe loading, strapping and freight handling
• Experience handling, loading, scanning and unloading oversized freight such as 10-14 metre timber, water tanks and other large freight (advantageous)
• Ability to accurately interpret freight documentation and load plans
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritise under pressure
• Proven experience in linehaul night loading, logistics or freight environment
• Leading hand or supervisory experience
• Reliable transport to support early morning starts

What’s in it for you?

• Career progression and development and training opportunities
• Awesome travel benefits via our vessels to Waiheke and Great Barrier Island
• Birthday leave - a paid day off for your birthday!
• Health Insurance add-on
• Health and Wellness programme
• Work-life balance
• The opportunity to work for a company who cares about their people

A copy of the position description is available upon request.

SeaLink has a strong commitment to workplace health and safety and the well-being of our people. Successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, pre-employment medical assessment and a criminal record check. All applicants will be required to provide proof of their qualifications andeligibility to work in New Zealand.