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Hastings · Hawke's Bay

Counterbalance forklift operator

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

Pay

Base hourly rate
$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

Cold store and dry goods operator in Omahu is hiring two forklift operators. You'll be moving mixed freight across a large site with both counterbalance and reach equipment. You'll work Monday to Friday, 7am to 3.30pm. Shifts are offered week to week, with plenty available over busy periods. This role pays $32.00 an hour. You must hold a valid forklift licence and be comfortable with RF scanning and stock systems. You must hold a forklift licence (F endorsement). Applicants need the right to work in New Zealand and two work references. Ongoing work for people who turn up and do a good job. Stable hours you can plan your week around. Apply now. Shortlisting starts straight away.

Duties

  • Put away and retrieve pallets using counterbalance and reach forklifts
  • Record stock movements accurately in the warehouse system
  • Follow the site traffic management plan at all times
  • Pick bulk orders accurately to an RF scanner

Required skills and experience

  • At least 12 months relevant experience
  • • Health and safety awareness
  • • Forklift operation
  • • RF scanning
  • • Reach truck
  • • Manual handling

Essential licences or qualifications

  • Forklift licence (F endorsement)

PPE, equipment and induction

Hi-vis and safety boots required. Induction covers the traffic plan and racking safety.

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