Warehouse assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Paid weekly

On-site role

Job summary

CanRecruit is seeking a reliable Warehouse Assistant to join a fast-paced team in Christchurch. The role involves hands-on duties such as palletizing, wrapping, labeling, and moving goods around the warehouse.

The ideal candidate is physically fit, reliable, and comfortable with manual work. OSH forklift certification is required and forklift experience is advantageous for this position.

Qualifications

• Current OSH forklift certification is required.
• Previous warehouse experience is beneficial.
• Able to lift heavy objects and perform manual handling tasks.
• Reliable and punctual with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Palletizing goods for storage or dispatch.
• Wrapping and securing pallets.
• Labeling products and pallets accurately.
• Moving pallets into designated storage areas.
• General warehouse duties and housekeeping.
• Picking up rubbish and sweeping work areas.
• Keeping the warehouse clean, tidy, and organized.
• Assisting with forklift duties when required.
• Product devanning.

Skills

Forklift cert

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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About the role

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Assistant to join a busy team. This is a hands‑on role involving palletizing, wrapping, labelling, and moving goods around the warehouse.

The successful candidate will need to be physically fit, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Palletizing goods ready for storage or dispatch
• Wrapping and securing pallets
• Labelling products and pallets accurately
• Moving pallets into designated storage areas
• General warehouse duties and housekeeping
• Picking up rubbish and sweeping work areas
• Keeping the warehouse clean, tidy, and organized
• Assisting with forklift duties when required

Warehouse Assistant

About the role

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Assistant to join a busy team. This is a hands‑on role involving palletizing, wrapping, labelling, and moving goods around the warehouse.

The successful candidate will need to be physically fit, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Palletizing goods ready for storage or dispatch
• Wrapping and securing pallets
• Product devanning
• Labelling products and pallets accurately
• Moving pallets into designated storage areas
• General warehouse duties and housekeeping
• Picking up rubbish and sweeping work areas
• Keeping the warehouse clean, tidy, and organized
• Assisting with forklift duties when required

About You

• Reliable and punctual
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual work
• Good attention to detail
• Able to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Safety-conscious with a positive attitude
• Previous warehouse experience is beneficial
• Current OSH forklift certification is required
• Forklift experience is advantageous

What's on Offer?

• Hands‑on warehouse role
• Opportunity to work within a busy and supportive team
• Variety of warehouse and forklift duties
• Potential for ongoing work for the right person
• Immediate start available - $26 per hour

Additional information

• Immediate start
• Based in Hilsborough
• Paid weekly

Please note candidates must have the right to work in New Zealand at time of application to be considered for this role. Candidates not in New Zealand will not be considered. A Pre‑Employment Drug Test will be required.