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Manukau City · Auckland

Counterbalance forklift operator

FeaturedCasualPosted 12/10/2026 · Closes 11/11/2026

Pay

Base hourly rate
$29.50/hr
8% holiday pay
+$2.36/hr
Indicative combined
$31.86/hr

8% pay-as-you-go holiday pay (qualifying arrangement). The combined figure is indicative only and does not confirm that every employer obligation is met. The hiring business is responsible for the employment agreement, pay and leave.

About the role

Join a well-equipped logistics operation in Manukau. Two forklift operators needed on the day shift. The site handles high volumes of palletised stock, so accuracy and a calm approach matter more than speed. This is a day shift role, 7am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. Casual hours, typically 3 to 5 shifts a week. The base rate is $29.50 an hour. Plus 8% holiday pay paid as you go. A current forklift licence is essential; counterbalance and reach experience are both wanted. You must hold a forklift licence (F endorsement). You'll need to be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and able to pass a pre-employment check. Overtime available at peak times, paid at time and a half. Clear path to permanent hours for the right person. Apply now. Shortlisting starts straight away.

Duties

  • Load and unload inbound and outbound freight safely
  • Follow the site traffic management plan at all times
  • Put away and retrieve pallets using counterbalance and reach forklifts
  • Pick bulk orders accurately to an RF scanner
  • Help the floor team with wrapping and staging when the forklift isn't needed
  • Record stock movements accurately in the warehouse system

Required skills and experience

  • At least 24 months relevant experience
  • • Hazard identification
  • • Manual handling
  • • Reach truck
  • • Health and safety awareness
  • • Inventory management

Essential licences or qualifications

  • Forklift licence (F endorsement)

PPE, equipment and induction

PPE is provided after a paid half-day induction, which includes a practical forklift assessment.

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