Yardperson - Forklift Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Great hourly rate

40 hours per week

Southern Cross Health Insurance

Superannuation Savings Scheme

Life and Disability Insurance

KiwiSaver contributions

Training and promotional opportunities

Buying privileges across Carters

Job summary

Carters Madras Street in Christchurch is hiring a Yardperson to keep the yard, showroom and bulk store clean and well stocked. You will load orders, scan stock, and help deliver safe, accurate customer service with a strong focus on health and safety.

Ideal candidates hold a NZ Driver's Licence, a forklift licence with F endorsement and OSH cert, and are comfortable with computers and stock processes. This is a hands-on, team-based role in a well-established Kiwi brand.

Qualifications

• Valid New Zealand Driver's Licence is required.
• Forklift licence with F endorsement and OSH Certificate is required.
• Strong people skills and ability to build rapport with customers.
• Proficient in computer systems and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Keep yard, showroom and bulk store clean, tidy and well presented.
• Spot hazards and support a safe branch.</br> environment.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and teammates.
• Fill and load customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Load trucks safely and ensure deliveries meet safety rules.
• Scan and label stock correctly and process dispatch paperwork.
• Unload deliveries and verify goods against documentation.
• Assist with cycle counts and stocktakes.

Skills

NZ Driver's Licence

Forklift Licence (F)

OSH Certificate

People skills

Computer literacy

Health & safety awareness

Heavy lifting

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.

CARTERS Madras Street is looking for a Yardperson to join the team, with a great opportunity to build your skills and grow your career with a well-established Kiwi brand. If you take pride in a job well done, enjoy hands-on work, and love delivering great service to customers, this could be the perfect role for you. You will be the person making sure orders are right and loads are safe, whilst keeping the yard tidy and well stocked.

About the role

• Keeping the yard, showroom and bulk store clean, tidy and well presented
• Spotting hazards and helping keep the branch a safe place to work
• Building great relationships with customers, suppliers and your teammates
• Filling and loading customer orders accurately and efficiently
• Loading trucks safely and ensuring deliveries meet legal and safety requirements
• Scanning and labelling stock correctly, and processing dispatch paperwork
• Unloading supplier deliveries and checking goods against documentation
• Getting stuck into cycle counts and stocktakes

About You:

• Valid FULL New Zealand Driver's Licence
• Competency in operating a Forklift with F Endorsed Licence and OSH Certificate
• A real people person with a natural talent for building trust and rapport with our customers
• Proficient in navigating computer systems
• Proven awareness of health and safety legislation in this industry
• Physically fit for the occasional heavy lifting and manual handling
• Building industry knowledge is advantageous

Advantages of Advancing Your Career with Carters

In return, we will make sure you're looked after in a professional, positive, inclusive and supportive working environment that you can be proud of. We offer:

• Great hourly rate and guaranteed 40 hours a week
• 7.5% benefits packagedesigned to support your health and financial security. This includes fully covered Southern Cross Health Insurance, participation in our Superannuation Savings Scheme, Life and Disability Insurance coverage, and contributions to KiwiSaver
• Training, development, coaching and promotional opportunities
• Supportive, respectful, fun, collaborative, diverse team
• Buying privileges across all Carters stores

Please be advised that this position is exclusively open to candidates possessing valid working entitlements in New Zealand Citizens, Permanent residents, or those holding valid work visas).