Lead Storeman / Fork Hoist Operator

SeaLink Travel Group; Ōtara-Papatoetoe; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Vessel travel benefits to Waiheke & Gt

Birthday leave

Health Insurance add-on

Wellness programme

Work-life balance

People-focused culture

Job summary

SeaLink Travel Group is seeking an experienced Lead Storemen / Fork Hoist Operator to support daily logistics operations serving Waiheke and Great Barrier Island. You will oversee loading/unloading, scanning, and documentation to meet sailing schedules, with a focus on safety and accuracy.

The role requires forklift and Class 1 licences, DG and First Aid certificates, and the ability to manage time and lead a small team while working early morning shifts; some Saturdays may be required.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation and safety awareness.
• Ability to interpret freight documentation and load plans.
• Experience with dangerous goods handling and safety compliance.
• Strong English communication and numeracy skills.
• Proven supervisory capability and ability to coach others.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day warehouse and yard operations.
• Ensure freight is sorted, labelled, scanned and allocated to manifests/destinations.
• Load/unload trucks and trailers safely and efficiently.
• Verify documentation, consignment notes and DG requirements.
• Ensure loads are secured and within legal weight limits.
• Monitor site safety and traffic flow.
• Check chilled/frozen goods storage and handling.
• Maintain a clean, hazard-free worksite.
• Provide guidance to team members and support customers.

Skills

Forklift licence

Full Class 1 licence

Dangerous Goods Certificate

First Aid Certificate

English proficiency

Numeracy

Load plans interpretation

Time management

Supervisory experience

Reliability for early starts

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

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.