Yard Operator - - 39992 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

We are team Iplex - we’re over 230 team members strong and are a leading manufacturer and supplier of plastic pipeline systems in New Zealand. We have team members working in manufacturing and distribution in Palmerston North, Christchurch and Ashburton, with our commercial head office based in Auckland.

About the role:

We are looking for a Yard Operator to join our busy yard, based at our Roslyn site in Palmerston North. You’ll be part of our vital team, responsible for providing accurate and efficient picking, packing and loading and unloading of trucks. You’ll be operating a Forklift as well as keeping the yard tidy and orderly. This role also involves supporting inventory management and conducting stock counts.

This is a Monday to Friday position, working in shift rotations.

There is also optional Sunday work from approx. 6am - 11am (overtime rates apply).

WEEK 1: 5:45 AM - 15:15 PM

WEEK 2: 5:15 PM - 01:15 AM

About you:

You’ll need to be physically fit and be comfortable working in all weather conditions. Although a current Forklift License would be advantageous, it is not essential as we can provide appropriate training.

What you will need is:

• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

• You’re reliable, organised and responsive to the team’s needs.

• Previous warehousing experience advantageous.

• Good verbal, written, numerical skills and computer skills.

• Some experience on a forklift would be beneficial but training will be provided.

Please Note:

You will need to have a pre-employment medical, including a drug & alcohol test, is required as well as the legal right to work in New Zealand.

On Offer:

We’re a well-established business with a long history in New Zealand. Joining us, you will benefit from health, life and income protection as well as a range of benefits associated with Fletcher Building, New Zealand’s largest listed company, such as access to our employee education fund, on-going training and learning, future career advancement opportunities, and a range of discounts across our products and with our partners.

Studies indicate that some females and minority groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the criteria. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.

Our teams thrive on diversity, embracing various nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.