Forklift Driver

Looking for a stable and rewarding job?

Join our Auckland Night Warehouse team as a dynamic Forklift Driver and help drive our success. Enjoy a fast-paced environment where accuracy, safety, and efficiency are rewarded. We offer competitive pay, great perks, and opportunities for growth with a reputed and established 100% Kiwi-owned company.

The offer:

Full-time permanent role (30-40 hours a week)

Sunday to Friday, 5 pm to 1 30 am

Based in Ihumatao, Mangere (near Auckland Airport)

$30.00 to $33.00 hourly rate

Discounted staff orders and access to EAP, etc.

The role:

As our Forklift Driver, you will be hands-on across our facility, operating machinery while directly supporting overall warehouse functions. Your daily responsibilities will include:

Operating Equipment: Safely operate a Forklift and Bendi (including operating a forklift-mounted safety platform / man-cage) to handle stock replenishment, stack management, and assist in loading and dispatching outbound pallets.

Order Fulfilment & Scanning: Accurately pick and pack orders using both manual processes and scan-pick systems, while monitoring and managing the use of the scanning system.

Inventory Support: Check and assist the team leader in locating missing stocks, handle replenishment, and ensure products are stored safely at all times.

Extreme Cold Environment: Regularly work in varied temperature zones, including Chillers and Freezers where temperatures drop as low as -20°C.

General Warehouse Operations: Wrap pallets, maintain a clean and organised work environment, and assist with general warehouse functions as needed.

The person:

Our ideal candidate will have

• Experience & Licensing: A minimum of 3 year of experience in a warehouse or logistics environment, plus a valid Forklift/Bendi License (experience with a man-cage is a distinct advantage).
• Physical Fitness: Be physically strong and fit, able to handle hand loading, hoist work, and lift up to 25 kg.
• Working Conditions: Must be fully comfortable working in extreme cold environments (chilled and frozen down to -20°C).
• Skills: Basic English, reading, writing, and arithmetic skills, paired with good computer and scanning abilities.
• Work Ethic: A self-starter who doesn't need constant supervision, extremely reliable with a proven record of exceptional attendance, and a team player with a positive attitude.
• Logistics: Must have your own transport to suit shift times.
• * Legal Requirements: Must have NZ citizenship, residency, or a valid work visa.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone/text/email.
• Note: To ensure a safe and compliant work environment, successful candidates will be required to complete satisfactory pre-employment checks, including Ministry of Justice (MOJ) verification, ACC and a drug test.
• If you are interested in this role, please apply online by attaching a copy of your current CV.