Lead Storeman / Fork Hoist Operator

Kelsian Group; Howick; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Health Insurance add-on

Health and Wellness programme

Travel benefits via vessels

Job summary

SeaLink is seeking an experienced Lead Storemen / Fork Hoist Operator to support daily operations across Waiheke and Great Barrier Island. You will oversee inbound/outbound freight, ensure accurate documentation, and secure loads for timely sailing schedules.

The role runs Monday to Friday with start times around 5–6am and 3–4pm finishes, with occasional Saturdays. Benefits include travel on vessels, birthday leave, health insurance add-on, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Experience handling, loading and unloading freight
• Experience with dangerous goods documentation and compliance
• Clear understanding of freight loading, strapping and safety procedures
• Demonstrated ability to interpret freight documentation and load plans
• Linehaul night loading or logistics experience advantageous

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day warehouse and yard operations
• Ensure freight is sorted, receipted, labelled, scanned and allocated to manifests & destination
• Load and unload trucks and trailers safely and efficiently
• Verify documentation, consignment notes and scanning; ensure Dangerous Goods compliance
• Ensure loads are secured, compliant and within legal weight limits
• Monitor and maintain safe traffic flow and site conditions
• Check and store chilled and frozen goods promptly and correctly
• Maintain a clean, hazard-free site; provide coaching and direction to teammates
• Deliver high standard of customer service to internal and external stakeholders

Skills

Full Class 1 licence

Dangerous Goods Certificate

First Aid Certificate

English language

Strong numeracy

Time management

Supervisory experience

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

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

Requirements

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

• 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

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.