Warehouse/Production 2IC

CanRecruit; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CanRecruit is assisting a NZ-owned manufacturer of detergents and sanitisers in Christchurch with a 2IC role to support production and dispatch. You will work with the site manager to keep daily operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities include supervising staff on the floor, coordinating production, handling freight manifesting and dispatch paperwork, and operating forklifts (F endorsement required).

Qualifications

• Current F endorsement and OSH forklift certification.
• Availability to work Monday to Friday 7am–5pm.
• Experience in manufacturing, logistics, or warehousing.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations across production and logistics.
• Supervise and coordinate staff on the floor.
• Assist with freight manifesting, dispatch, and paperwork.
• Operate forklifts to load and unload trucks (F endorsement required).
• Maintain a safe, tidy, and productive work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Forklift operation

Dispatch & logistics

Safety awareness

OSH forklift certification

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Our client is 100% New Zealand owned, specialising in the independent manufacturing of quality detergents and sanitisers for the Dairy, Hospitality, Food Processing and Farm Retail markets in New Zealand. They are after a motivated 2IC to assist with production and dispatch.

About the Role:

You’ll work closely with the site manager to keep daily operations running smoothly. This role offers plenty of variety – from assisting with production workflows and supervising staff, to loading/unloading trucks and handling dispatch paperwork. It’s a position where you’ll need to lead by example, communicate well, and maintain high standards of safety and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day operations across production and logistics
• Supervise and coordinate staff on the floor
• Assist with freight manifesting, dispatch, and other paperwork
• Operate forklifts to load and unload trucks (F endorsement required)
• Maintain a safe, tidy, and productive work environment

What We’re Looking For:

• Current F endorsement and OSH forklift certification
• Ability to workMonday to Friday 7am - 5pm
• Experience in manufacturing, logistics, or warehousing environments
• Strong leadership qualities and ability to motivate a team
• Reliable, hands-on, and willing to get involved in physical work
• Experience with dispatching processes
• Good commuication skills

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 may be required.