Yard Operations & Forklift Specialist

Carters; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great hourly rate

40 hours per week

Health insurance & KiwiSaver

Training & development

Job summary

Carters Palmerston North is seeking a motivated Yardperson to load/unload stock, pick customer orders, and keep the yard tidy and safe while helping trade and DIY customers. The role emphasizes safe forklift work, customer service, and teamwork in a busy building-supplies environment.

Ideal candidates hold a full NZ Driver’s Licence, a forklift licence with F endorsement, and OSH certification, with a safety-first mindset.

Qualifications

• Hands-on role loading/unloading stock and picking customer orders.
• Operate forklift safely to move stock around yard and assist customers.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift to load, unload trucks and move stock around the yard.
• Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Assist customers with loading timber, building materials, and other products.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised yard.
• Conduct routine forklift checks and report any maintenance issues.
• Follow all health and safety procedures on site.
• Support the wider branch team with general duties.

Skills

Forklift operation

Customer service

Team player

Manual handling

Communication

Safety first

Education

No degree required

Tools

Forklift Licence with F Endorsement

NZ Class 1 Driver’s Licence

Job description

Carters Palmerston North is seeking a motivated Yardperson to load/unload stock, pick customer orders, and keep the yard tidy and safe while helping trade and DIY customers. The role emphasizes safe forklift work, customer service, and teamwork in a busy building-supplies environment.

Ideal candidates hold a full NZ Driver’s Licence, a forklift licence with F endorsement, and OSH certification, with a safety-first mindset.