Night Despatch & Forklift Operator — 4‑Day Week

Vulcan; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Four-day work week

Fridays off

Health and wellness programme

Long-term stability

Supportive team

Job summary

Vulcan in Christchurch is hiring for a hands-on Plate Processing role on a permanent night shift, Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm to 12:30am. You will load/unload trucks with a forklift, prepare steel orders, and move heavy materials across the site.

Join a busy team focused on safety and efficiency, with a four-day work week, weekly pay, and long-term stability in a growing metals business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience loading and unloading trucks using a forklift.
• Full New Zealand driver's licence (required to obtain Forklift F Endorsement and Operator Certificate).
• Experience working in a warehouse, dispatch, manufacturing, steel, or logistics environment.
• Physically fit and capable of safely handling the heavy nature of the role.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Overhead crane experience is highly regarded.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Currently residing in NZ or holding a valid work visa.
• Able to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks using forklifts and other site equipment.
• Pick, pack, and prepare steel orders for dispatch.
• Move steel plate and other heavy materials throughout the site.
• Check orders for accuracy before dispatch.
• Assist with stock movements and inventory control.
• Follow safe operating procedures at all times.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Truck loading/unloading

Heavy material handling

Safety compliance

Tools

Overhead crane

Job description

Vulcan in Christchurch is hiring for a hands-on Plate Processing role on a permanent night shift, Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm to 12:30am. You will load/unload trucks with a forklift, prepare steel orders, and move heavy materials across the site.

Join a busy team focused on safety and efficiency, with a four-day work week, weekly pay, and long-term stability in a growing metals business.