We are looking for experienced Forklift / Reach Operators to join our team! This is a fast paced role in a warehouse. Double deep forklift and reach experience is essential. This is a great opportunity to put your forklift expertise to work while being part of a supportive and high-performing team.

Apply now and start your career with Cardinal.

Location: Auckland & Christchurch

Working Hours:

• Minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Multiple shifts, we operate 24/7 Monday to Friday.
• Hourly rate, $27 - $31 dependent on experience.

About us:

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.  We are revolutionizing supply chains with New Zealand’s first fully automated 3PL warehouse with AI driven robotics. 

In this role you will be responsible for:

MHE Operation:

• Hold valid license and endorsement and able to pass Cardinal’s safety and skill assessment.
• Safely operate a counterbalance, reach forklift or designated MHEs to move stock within the warehouse.
• Stack and organise items on pallets and putaway on racking according to the designated storage areas.
• Ensure proper stacking and securing of goods to prevent damage during movement.
• Ensure that freight is loaded and unloaded in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with OSH and Land Transport regulations.
• Efficient turn-a-round of vehicles by prompt loading and unloading.
• Nil fines due to improper loading.

Inventory Management:

• Assist in inventory counting and reconciliation by accurately recording product movements.
• Collaborate with inventory team and supervisor to locate and retrieve products for orders.
• Ensure that freight and documentation are checked into store, all freight leaves the depot must be manifested.

Product Handling:

• Handle products with care to prevent damage or breakage during movement.
• Follow proper procedures for handling fragile or hazardous materials.
• Ensure that freight is loaded and unloaded in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with OSH and Land Transport regulations. (handling focus)
• Over/under and damages accurately dealt with and recorded.
• Freight is placed in the appropriate bays.

Communication:

• Communicate effectively with warehouse and dispatch teams to coordinate tasks.
• Communicate to manager any urgent or special deliveries.
• Report any inventory discrepancies or issues during forklift operations.
• Report all possible delivery delays or issues to manager.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting, recording and investigation of all incidents and hazards.

Equipment Maintenance:

• Perform routine maintenance checks on all forklifts.
• Report any maintenance requirements reported to the manager immediately.
• Report any mechanical issues to the maintenance team for prompt repairs.
• Ensure forklifts, trucks, and additional company vehicles are treated with respect and used in the manner intended.
• All consumables ie shrink wrap, knives, tape etc to be used for company purposes.

Efficiency and Productivity:

• Work efficiently to meet daily operational goals and deadlines.
• Optimise the use of warehouse and transport spaces by organising and stacking products strategically.
• Efficient turn-a-round of vehicles by prompt loading and unloading.
• Undertake additional tasks and responsibilities as and when requested.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working within logistics industry.
• Have license and endorsement to operate reach forklift, aisle master unit, counterbalance truck, pallet runner, vertical order picker and/or other MHEs that normally used in warehouse.
• Freight loading experience.
• Attention to detail and time management.
• Understanding of warehousing and logistics.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.

Technical skill requirements:

• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite.
• To be competent with any systems that Cardinal Logistics are currently using for pick packing orders Be competent with WMS (Multipick) if required.
• Be competent with FMS (Go Freight) if required.

What we offer:

• 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 now! 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 practical assessment, pre-employment drug and alcohol test, criminal history check and provide two contactable references.