Yardperson - Forklift Operator

Carters; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

KiwiSaver

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

CARTERS Wanaka is seeking a Yardperson focused on delivering outstanding customer service. This hands-on role covers yard and showroom operations, ensuring orders are accurate, loads are safe, and the yard is well presented.

You will engage with customers and teammates to maintain a high standard of service. The role requires a valid NZ Driver's Licence, forklift endorsement with OSH certificate, and a proactive, safety-conscious attitude.

Qualifications

• Valid NZ Driver's Licence is required.
• Forklift with F Endorsement and OSH Certificate required.
• Natural ability to build trust with customers.
• Proficient with computer systems and stock paperwork.
• Strong awareness of health and safety in a warehouse environment.
• Physically fit for lifting and manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Keep yard, showroom and bulk store clean, tidy and well presented.
• Spot hazards and help maintain a safe branch environment.
• Build relationships with customers, suppliers and teammates.
• Process orders accurately and load deliveries safely.
• Ensure deliveries meet legal and safety requirements.
• Scan and label stock and manage dispatch paperwork.
• Unload deliveries and check goods against documentation.
• Contribute to cycle counts and stocktakes.

Skills

NZ Driver's Licence

Forklift F Endorsement

OSH Certificate

Customer service

Computer literacy

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

Got a good eye for detail, a steady work ethic, and a genuine passion for helping people? CARTERS Wanaka is looking for a Yardperson with a core focus on customer experience to join our team. This is a hands‑on, on‑your‑feet role at the heart of our operation. You will be the person making sure orders are right, loads are safe, the yard looks sharp, and every customer who walks through the door, or up to the trade counter gets outstanding service. The role offers great exposure across both yard and showroom, giving you a well‑rounded view of branch operations.

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).