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Wanaka · Otago

Reach truck operator

FeaturedFull timePosted 05/11/2026 · Closes 05/12/2026

Pay

Base hourly rate
$28.00 – $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

A busy distribution centre in Luggate needs four experienced forklift operators for its day shift. 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. Guaranteed 40 hours a week, with overtime available. Pay is $28.00 to $32.00 an hour depending on experience. You'll need a current F endorsement, solid reach truck hours and a good safety record. Bring your forklift licence (F endorsement); we'll verify it at the interview. You'll need to be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and able to pass a pre-employment check. Paid training and a proper induction before you start. Free on-site parking. Keen? Apply today and we'll be in touch within a couple of days.

Duties

  • Keep aisles, racking and loading docks clear
  • Put away and retrieve pallets using counterbalance and reach forklifts
  • 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 12 months relevant experience
  • • Health and safety awareness
  • • Hazard identification
  • • 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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