Operations Support/Freight Handler

Messenger Services; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Messenger Services Limited is expanding its Kiwi Oversize team at the Syd Bradley Road distribution facility, Christchurch. The freight handler/loader role requires physical fitness, reliability and teamwork, with 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Immediate start may be available for the right candidate and a strong focus on Health & Safety is essential. Experience in a similar role is advantageous but not essential; forklift experience is a further plus.

Qualifications

• Reasonable teamwork and reliability are important.
• Punctual, friendly and detail-oriented.
• Able to work on your feet and handle freight.
• Health & safety awareness is essential.
• Willingness to undergo background checks and screenings.

Responsibilities

• Join the freight sorting team at the distribution facility.
• Assist with loading and unloading freight, including heavy items.
• Maintain accurate handling and movement of goods.
• Be punctual, reliable and work well in a team environment.
• Comply with health and safety policies and pre-employment checks.

Skills

Teamwork

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

NZ geography knowledge

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Messenger Services Limited (MSL) is a leading provider of time-sensitive, secure courier and logistical services. MSL offers a diverse suite of high-quality solutions operating under the brand names SUB60, Kiwi Express, Kiwi Oversize and Security Express.

OurKiwi Oversizebusiness is expanding and growing quickly. To support our distribution team, we are looking for a tenacious, energetic and self-motivated individual to join our freight sorting team at ourSyd Bradley Roaddistribution facility.

As a freight handler/Loader you will not be afraid of hard work and be prepared to be on your feet lifting and moving freight, sometimes heavy items during your working shift.

It is important that our employees are punctual, friendly, reliable, has attention to detail and able to work easily with others in a team environment. You will need to have a sense of humour, be physically fit, reliable, and ideally have a good geographical knowledge of local, regional and NZ wide cities and towns.

This is a permanent full-time position,Monday to Friday 42.5 hours per week(some flexibility will be required at times).

• Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage but not essential:
• Forklift experience is also an advantage
• You must be eligible to work and live in New Zealand
• Immediate start available to the right person
• A focus on compliance to Health & Safety in the workplace is imperative
• A criminal history check along with pre-employment screening is required

Become part of our thrivingKiwi Oversizeteam and the broader Freightways Group of successful companies. We offer career advancement opportunities and a stimulating, rewarding work environment and a great way to stay fit while earning.

If this sounds like you and you want to join a great team that work in a “People First” environment we want to hear from you.