Warehouse Operator: Reach Forklift & Cold Storage

Gilmours Wholesale Food & Beverage; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Uniform, PPE supplied

Career progression & training

Job summary

Gilmours Hamilton is seeking a Warehouse Assistant to join the Chilled, Frozen and Butchery team and operate Reach and Counterbalance forklifts. You will ensure stock is replenished, scanned, and moved efficiently in a busy environment.

The role requires physical fitness, a valid Forklift OSH certificate with Reach experience, and a reliable attendance record. A positive team player who can work across shifts is ideal.

Qualifications

• Physical fitness required; active role on your feet, lifting and moving product.
• Current Forklift OSH certificate with Reach truck experience essential.
• Reliable attendance and work history; own transport recommended.

Responsibilities

• Replenish stock in Chilled, Frozen and Butchery display and storage areas.
• Operate Reach truck and Counterbalance forklifts to move and organize stock.
• Use handheld RF scanners to track inventory.
• Lift and move stock, including heavy items (25kg+).
• Work in chillers, freezers and ambient areas; adapt to tasks as needed.

Skills

Physical fitness

Forklift OSH certificate

Reach truck experience

Attendance record

Reliable transport

Team player

Food industry experience (bonus)

Tools

SAP

RF scanners

Job description

Gilmours Hamilton is seeking a Warehouse Assistant to join the Chilled, Frozen and Butchery team and operate Reach and Counterbalance forklifts. You will ensure stock is replenished, scanned, and moved efficiently in a busy environment.

The role requires physical fitness, a valid Forklift OSH certificate with Reach experience, and a reliable attendance record. A positive team player who can work across shifts is ideal.