Forklift Operator
- Permanent part-time role, Monday to Friday
- Earn over $37 per hour for experienced operators once fully trained
- Benefits include Medical Insurance, 5% KiwiSaver & Fitness/Wellbeing allowance
About us
Port Nelson Ltd - well known for treating our people well by putting safety first, offering rewarding pay rates, and providing great training and development opportunities. There are lots of exciting things planned for the growth of the Port, so the future is looking really positive.
About the role
In this role, you’ll be responsible for handling a range of cargo in our Nelson based warehouses. Reporting to the QuayPack Supervisor, this is a part-time permanent position with minimum guaranteed hours of 120 hours over 4 weeks (30 hours per week equivalent).
About you
You are a professional, well-experienced Forklift Operator who takes your role seriously and treats products as if they were your own. You are enthusiastic, self-motivated, and safety-conscious, and you also love being part of a high-performing team.
Ideally, you will be:
- An experienced forklift operator with current certification;
- Fully focused on safe work practices and care of cargo;
- Have a thorough understanding of inventory and stock control;
- Pro-active and able to work unsupervised; and
- Physically fit and a team player.
You’ll also have proven evidence demonstrating our ASPIRE values: Accountability, Safety, Passion, Integrity/honesty, Respect and Excellence.
What’s in it for you?
In return, you can look forward to working for an organisation committed to providing a great work environment, ongoing support and a highly competitive remuneration package. Port Nelson is the maritime gateway for the top of the South Island and a vital hub supporting the region’s continued economic growth and prosperity.
Applications close at 5.00pm on Thursday, 4 December 2025, unless filled prior.
Please note: Port Nelson Ltd is an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Pre-employment testing is part of our recruitment process. Applicants must be eligible to work permanently in New Zealand.
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