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Manawatū · Manawatū-Whanganui

Counterbalance forklift operator

FeaturedFull timePosted 07/11/2026 · Closes 07/12/2026

Pay

Base hourly rate
$30.50 – $31.50/hr

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

About the role

High-volume warehouse in Feilding has an opening for two forklift operators who can hit the ground running. Racking goes up to eight levels, so confident reach truck hours are a real advantage. You'll work Monday to Friday, 7am to 3.30pm. Full-time, around 40 hours a week. Pay is $30.50 to $31.50 an hour depending on experience. Bring at least a year on the forks in a busy warehouse and the ability to work unsupervised. Forklift licence (F endorsement) is essential. Applicants need the right to work in New Zealand and two work references. Flexible rostering wherever we can manage it. Overtime available at peak times, paid at time and a half. Apply now. Shortlisting starts straight away.

Duties

  • Pick bulk orders accurately to an RF scanner
  • Load and unload inbound and outbound freight safely
  • Put away and retrieve pallets using counterbalance and reach forklifts
  • Keep aisles, racking and loading docks clear
  • Carry out daily pre-start checks and report any faults
  • Help the floor team with wrapping and staging when the forklift isn't needed

Required skills and experience

  • At least 6 months relevant experience
  • • Inventory management
  • • Manual handling
  • • Health and safety awareness

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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