Storeperson / Forklift Operator - Engineering

Reliance Recruitment Manukau; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned engineering company is looking for an experienced Storeperson/Forklift Operator to join their team in Kaiapoi, Canterbury. The role involves managing incoming and outgoing goods, picking and packing orders, and maintaining stock levels. The ideal candidate will have recent experience in a warehouse role and possess forklift operation skills. This position offers a long-term opportunity with a focus on organization and efficiency in a well-established business.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a similar storeperson or warehouse role.
• This is an active role with plenty of movement.
• Everything in its place, and a place for everything.

Responsibilities

• Managing day‑to‑day processing of incoming and outgoing goods.
• Picking and packing parts for orders.
• Assisting the engineering team in packing machinery for shipment.

Skills

Forklift operation skills

Good physical fitness

Basic computer skills

Strong commitment to organisation

Job description

Canterbury, Christchurch City

Full time

Job Description

Are you an experienced storeperson who enjoys a challenge? This long‑term opportunity could be perfect for you. Our client, a well‑established, family‑owned engineering company, is seeking a highly organised and experienced Storeperson/Forklift Operator to join their team in rural Kaiapoi. The business has been highly successful and now needs an organised person to help bring structure and tidiness to their rapidly growing parts store.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing day‑to‑day processing of incoming and outgoing goods by hand and using a 2‑tonne gas forklift
• Picking and packing parts for orders
• Processing both internal and external orders
• Assisting the engineering team in packing machinery for shipment
• Maintaining stock levels and performing inventory control
• Ensuring the work environment is well‑organised and tidy

What You’ll Need

• Recent experience in a similar storeperson or warehouse role
• Good physical fitness – this is an active role with plenty of movement
• Forklift operation skills
• Basic computer skills
• A strong commitment to organisation—Everything in its place, and a place for everything

Why Kaiapoi?

This rural employer is 30 minutes from Belfast or 20 minutes from Kaiapoi. This means a longer commute, but with the bonus of no traffic lights, gridlock, or speed cameras!

If you're an experienced store person looking for your next challenge, get in touch with Deborah today on 964 4270.