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Selwyn · Canterbury

Forklift driver

FeaturedCasualPosted 07/11/2026 · Closes 07/12/2026

Pay

Base hourly rate
$27.50 – $30.50/hr
8% holiday pay
+$2.20/hr
Indicative combined
$29.70/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

Cold store and dry goods operator in Rolleston is hiring two forklift operators. You'll be moving mixed freight across a large site with both counterbalance and reach equipment. Hours are 7am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. Casual hours, typically 3 to 5 shifts a week. The base rate is $27.50 to $30.50 an hour, set on experience. Holiday pay of 8% is paid on top each week. A current forklift licence is essential; counterbalance and reach experience are both wanted. Bring your forklift licence (F endorsement) and dangerous goods endorsement; we'll verify them at the interview. You'll need to be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and able to pass a pre-employment check. Ongoing work for people who turn up and do a good job. Weekly pay, every Thursday. If this sounds like you, apply today and tell us a little about your experience.

Duties

  • Put away and retrieve pallets using counterbalance and reach forklifts
  • Load and unload inbound and outbound freight safely
  • Follow the site traffic management plan at all times
  • Help the floor team with wrapping and staging when the forklift isn't needed
  • Keep aisles, racking and loading docks clear

Required skills and experience

  • At least 24 months relevant experience
  • • Forklift operation
  • • Hazard identification
  • • Manual handling

Essential licences or qualifications

  • Forklift licence (F endorsement)
  • Dangerous Goods endorsement

PPE, equipment and induction

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

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