Storeperson

Asmuss Group; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Asmuss is seeking an experienced forklift and gantry crane operator to join a small, tight-knit team at Te Rapa. This permanent, full-time role focuses on picking, packing, and dispatch preparation, as well as loading/unloading with a forklift and overhead gantry crane.

You will also receive and check stock, store products correctly, and assist with inventory and warehouse documentation. A safe, collaborative work environment with opportunities for improvement is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Must have a clean full driver’s licence, F-endorsement is preferred.
• Experience with Gantry Crane operation preferred, but not essential.
• Strong work ethic, reliability and is comfortable with a physically demanding role.
• Solution-focused and resilient under pressure.
• Desire to learn, grow, and take ownership of your work.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack and prepare customer orders for dispatch.
• Load and unload trucks using a forklift and overhead gantry crane.
• Receive and check incoming stock and put products away in correct locations.
• Maintain accurate inventory records through stocktakes and warehouse documentation.

Skills

Forklift operation

Gantry crane operation

Stock control

Safety conscious

Team player

Tools

Gantry crane experience

Job description

Job Category: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics,Operations

We are looking for an experienced forklift and gantry crane operator to join our small knit team based out of Te Rapa.

Job Description

About the Role

If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in keeping things organised, and want to be part of a supportive and growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity where you'll play an important role in ensuring our warehouse operations run smoothly. You'll be responsible for picking, packing, and preparing customer orders for dispatch, as well as loading and unloading trucks using a forklift and overhead gantry crane. You'll also receive and check incoming stock, put products away in the correct locations, and help maintain accurate inventory records through stocktakes and warehouse documentation.

We're looking for someone who enjoys being part of a team and is committed to working safely and efficiently. You'll have opportunities to contribute ideas for continuous improvement while helping to keep the warehouse clean, organised, and running at its best.

Hours of Work - Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

Enjoy consistent weekday hours and a great work-life balance as part of a friendly and supportive team.

We are ideally looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience in a similar role within a warehouse or distribution environment
• Must have a clean full driver's licence, F-endorsement is preferred and makes you a standout candidate
• Experience with Gantry Crane operation preferred (Unit Standards 3800 & 30072),but not essential
• Strong work ethic, reliability and is comfortable with a physically demanding role
• You are solution-focused and resilient under pressure
• A strong desire to learn, grow, and take ownership of your work.
• A positive can-do attitude with a willingness to tackle various tasks
• Computer literate and excellent communication skills

In return we offer:

• Competitive wage rate
• Short Term Incentive
• Southern Cross Medical Insurance
• Life insurance & Free Wills

About Us
For over 100 years, Asmuss has been helping build New Zealand—literally. As one of the country’s most trusted suppliers of steel and flow control products, we’ve supported major projects across infrastructure, construction, manufacturing, and water.
We’re a proudly Kiwi-owned business with a national presence and a future-focused mindset. We combine deep technical know-how with a down-to-earth approach, delivering real value to our customers and partners every day.

At Asmuss, we’re all about making a difference—whether it’s for our customers, our communities, or our team. If you’re someone who values integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement, and you’re keen to be part of a company that’s growing and evolving, we’d love to hear from you.

Successful candidates must have the rights to work in NZ, and will be subject to pre-employment checks such as medical, drug and alcohol testing, and MOJ Criminal Conviction history check.