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Christchurch City · Canterbury

Counterbalance forklift operator

FeaturedFull timePosted 12/10/2026 · Closes 11/11/2026

Pay

Base hourly rate
$26.00/hr

Annual holidays provided through the employment arrangement. The hiring business is responsible for the employment agreement, pay and leave.

About the role

Container devanning and bulk storage site in Templeton seeks two licensed forklift operators. It's a tidy, well-run site where the forklift fleet is modern and properly maintained. The roster is 2pm to 10.30pm, Monday to Friday. Guaranteed 40 hours a week, with overtime available. Pay is $26.00 an hour. Annual leave and public holidays apply. You'll need a current F endorsement, solid reach truck hours and a good safety record. Forklift licence (F endorsement) and full NZ driver licence are essential. Applicants need the right to work in New Zealand and two work references. Overtime available at peak times, paid at time and a half. Stable hours you can plan your week around. If this sounds like you, apply today and tell us a little about your experience.

Duties

  • Load and unload inbound and outbound freight safely
  • Record stock movements accurately in the warehouse system
  • Keep aisles, racking and loading docks clear
  • Pick bulk orders accurately to an RF scanner
  • Help the floor team with wrapping and staging when the forklift isn't needed
  • Follow the site traffic management plan at all times

Required skills and experience

  • At least 6 months relevant experience
  • • RF scanning
  • • Reach truck
  • • Health and safety awareness
  • • Forklift operation

Essential licences or qualifications

  • Forklift licence (F endorsement)
  • Full NZ driver licence

PPE, equipment and induction

Steel-cap boots and hi-vis required; a site induction and forklift competency check happen on day one.

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