Storeperson - Forklift/Warehouse Operator, Dunedin

Hilton Haulage; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed Hours – minimum 80 hours/bi

Health insurance after 12 months

Long Service Recognition

Employee discounts (fuel, tyres)

Job summary

Hilton Haulage in Dunedin (Sawyers Bay) is seeking an experienced Storeperson to operate forklifts and manage loading/unloading, supporting warehouse logistics in a dairy and freight environment.

You will receive, dispatch, store goods, maintain inventory records, conduct stocktakes, and assist with health and safety compliance and operational improvements. This full-time role involves daytime shifts with occasional weekend work during busy periods.

Qualifications

• F endorsement and OSH Certificate are preferred.
• DG endorsement is a bonus but not essential.
• Previous experience operating forklifts or loaders is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks using forklifts.
• Devanning containers and completing related paperwork/system entries.
• Receive, dispatch and store goods with accuracy, maintain inventory records and stocktakes.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and assist site management with improvements.

Skills

Forklift operation

F endorsement

OSH Certificate

DG endorsement

Inventory management

Teamwork

Customer service

Learning new technology

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Storeperson - Forklift/Warehouse Operator, Dunedin

• Dunedin based – Sawyers Bay


• Opportunity to develop your forklift/warehouse & logistics experience


• Grow your career with one of NZ’s leading transport & logisticsoperators

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Company Phone – Enjoy full personal use tostay connected.


• Guaranteed Hours – A minimum of 80 hours perfortnight – stability you can count on.


• Health insurance – offered after 12 months ofcontinuous service.


• Long Service Recognition – Celebrate your loyalty with us.


• Exclusive Employee Benefits – Take advantage of various employeediscounts, including savings on fuel, tyres, and more.

What the Role Looks Like:

We’re looking for an experienced Storeperson to join our skilled and dynamicteam, operating a top-notch fleet.

Our Dunedin based warehouse plays a key role inmoving a variety of dairy products and other freight locally. As a Storepersonyour typical day will include a range of tasks including loading and unloadingtrucks using forklifts, devanning containers, and completing the associated relevantpaperwork/system entries.

You will also be responsible for receiving,dispatching, and storing goods with accuracy and care, maintaining inventoryrecords and conducting regular stocktakes, ensuring compliance with health andsafety regulations, and assisting site management with operationalimprovements.

The successful candidate must be willing to learn andalso be physically fit and capable of carrying out some heavy lifting from timeto time.Some flexibility is required to suit business and seasonal needs.

Your pro-activeattention to risk management, maintenance needs, and safe vehicle operationwill reflect the high standards our loyal customers and suppliers expect.

Work Pattern:
Full-time, permanent role with a regular roster:

• Monday – Friday, predominantlydaytime, with the flexibility for occasional weekend work at times due tobusiness & seasonal demands


• Average shift: 8 – 10 hours, between 7.00am – 5.00pm

What You Will Bring to the Table:

• F endorsement and OSH Certificate ideally with a minimum 1 years’ experience.


• DG endorsement (preferred, but not essential)


• Previous experience operating 7 tonne forkliftsand/or loaders would be an advantage


• A knackfor learning new technology


• A proactiveapproach and a passion for teamwork and great customer service


• Adesire to grow and develop your career further

About Us:

Since our humble beginning back inthe 1960’s, Hilton Haulage has been keeping the wheels turning fromInvercargill to Auckland. Today, our 500+ strong team operate a range of unitsworking hard to exceed our customers’ expectations and providing a totaltransport solution.

Our Culture:

At Hilton Haulage, our values are the heartofeverything we do:

• People: Honesty, respect, and teamwork are keyto our success.


• Safety: We prioritise everyone’s wellbeing,every single day.


• Customer: Delivering value and listening to ourcustomers is why we’re here.


• Future: Looking down the road ahead.

This advert willclose on Friday 4th December,

Applicants must possess eligibility to permanently work in NZ. Forshortlisted applicants, any subsequent offer of employment will be subject topassing a pre-employment forklift driving assessment and the satisfactorycompletion of a range of background checks including Ministry of Justice criminalconvictions, ACC and references, along with a pre-employment medical + Drug& Alcohol test.