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Import & Export Forklift Operator

14/02/2025
14/03/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Rolleston
Container

Are you keen for a change? Look no further and join our friendly team. We are seeking motivated individuals to fill two forklift operator positions in Rolleston and Waterloo.

You will be part of a team who participate in unloading and loading our containers. To succeed in this role, you will need to have a valid forklift license, experience slipsheeting containers confidently and safely. 

Cardinal is a leading partner to many of New Zealand’s well-known companies in food, beverage, grocery and personal healthcare.  We offer an end-to-end logistics solution to our customers, which offers the opportunity for our team members to develop, upskill and progress within the business.  Our teams strive to be “Best in Class”.

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 3:00pm and 7:00am to 4:30pm

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

  • Unload and load goods from containers in a safe and efficient manner using a forklift with a slipsheet attachment
  • Ensure that goods are sorted and organised correctly as required
  • Adhere to Health and Safety protocols at all times
  • Ensuring the warehouse equipment is managed well

Ideal Candidate will have:

  • Minimum of 1 year experience operating slipsheet forklift
  • A current counterbalance forklift license (must have)
  • Physically fit and be able to lift 25kg
  • Have a can-do attitude and high attention to detail

What we can offer:

  • Competitive rates
  • Membership to the Cardinal Perks Program (discounts with some of NZ's major retailers)
  • Life insurance
  • Monthly events
  • Ongoing mentoring and training

If the above sounds like you, do not hesitate and apply. We look forward to discussing this opportunity with you. Applicants for this position must have New Zealand citizenship, residency or a valid work visa.  The successful applicant must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, criminal history check and provide references.

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