Warehouse Operator

Stellar Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment is recruiting for a hands-on forklift operator in a busy New Zealand manufacturing environment. You will move materials, assist production, and operate factory equipment with on-site training provided. This role is part of a small, close-knit team and involves more than forklift duties.

The position requires a current forklift licence, experience in manufacturing or logistics, and a strong focus on safety. A positive attitude and reliability are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Current forklift licence with practical operating experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, warehouse or logistics environments.
• Strong commitment to health and safety procedures.
• Reliable, motivated with a team-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move materials and assist production processes.
• Assist with general production and warehouse activities.
• Operate or assist with factory machinery as trained.
• Follow processes and health and safety requirements.

Skills

Forklift licence

Manufacturing experience

Health & safety

Team player

Job description

About the Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will play a key role in supporting daily production and warehouse activities within a busy manufacturing environment. This is a varied position that combines forklift operation with factory machinery operation, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a hands-on role and being involved in multiple areas of the business.

You will be responsible for moving materials, assisting with production processes, operating factory equipment, and ensuring products are handled safely and efficiently. Full training will be provided on site-specific machinery. This is not a forklift-only role. The successful candidate will be willing to assist wherever required and become a valued member of a small, close-knit team.

Shifts & Pay

• $27+ an hour depending on experience
• Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 3:30pm
• Regular over time of 5:00am starts available

Key Requirements & Responsibilities

• Current forklift licence with practical operating experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics environment
• Combi lift experience preferred but not essential
• Gantry crane experience advantageous, however training can be provided
• Willingness to learn and operate factory machinery
• Strong commitment to health and safety procedures
• Physically fit and capable of pushing steel bins weighing up to 100kg
• Ability to work independently and follow processes
• Reliable, motivated, and able to use initiative
• Positive attitude and team-first approach
• No criminal convictions
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug test

About the Company

Our client is a leading New Zealand manufacturer of steel purlin and composite flooring products for the construction industry. They have a strong reputation for quality, safety, and innovation, offering a supportive team environment, hands-on leadership, and opportunities for long-term career development.