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Lower Hutt · Wellington

Reach truck operator

FeaturedFull timePosted 26/10/2026 · Closes 25/11/2026

Pay

Base hourly rate
$30.50 – $32.00/hr

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

About the role

Join a well-equipped logistics operation in Gracefield. Two forklift operators needed on the day shift. It's a tidy, well-run site where the forklift fleet is modern and properly maintained. You'll work Monday to Friday, 7am to 3.30pm. Full-time, around 40 hours a week. Pay is $30.50 to $32.00 an hour depending on experience. You'll need a current F endorsement, solid reach truck hours and a good safety record. You must hold a forklift licence (F endorsement) and full NZ driver licence. The right to work in New Zealand is essential; we can check this with you quickly. Free on-site parking. Ongoing work for people who turn up and do a good job. Apply now. Shortlisting starts straight away.

Duties

  • 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
  • Record stock movements accurately in the warehouse system
  • Carry out daily pre-start checks and report any faults
  • Load and unload inbound and outbound freight safely

Required skills and experience

  • At least 24 months relevant experience
  • • Forklift operation
  • • Inventory management
  • • Health and safety awareness

Essential licences or qualifications

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

PPE, equipment and induction

Steel-caps essential. You'll complete a short on-site forklift assessment before operating alone.

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