Distribution Centre Operator

Description

If you're an experienced DC Operator/Storeperson looking to take the next step in your career, this could be the opportunity for you. Join our Panels team at the Laminex Distribution Centre in Penrose, where you'll play a key role in ensuring products are accurately picked, loaded and dispatched to customers while maintaining high standards of safety, service and stock accuracy. This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced warehouse environment, combining forklift operation, truck loading, stock control and order fulfilment. You'll work as part of a close-knit, supportive team, contributing to daily operations while building your experience and exploring future career opportunities across the business. We're looking for someone who leads by example, enjoys working collaboratively with others, and is willing to roll up their sleeves and help wherever needed. About the RoleReporting to the Assistant Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for accurately picking, packing and staging customer orders, operating forklifts, loading and unloading trucks, and maintaining inventory accuracy within the warehouse. This is a varied, physically active role that combines forklift operation, stock handling, computer-based processing and teamwork. You'll work across a diverse and supportive team environment where collaboration and safety are key to success. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm, with overtime available as required. Key Responsibilities- Safely operate counterbalance forklifts to move, load and unload our products.

• Accurately pick, pack and stage customer orders for dispatch.
• Load trucks efficiently and safely, ensuring products are secured and dispatched on time.
• Manage stock movements and inventory transactions within the warehouse management system.
• Support stock control activities and maintain high levels of inventory accuracy.
• Operate platform pickers and work at heights when required.
• Assist with cycle counts and weekend stocktakes as needed.
• Work closely with team members to meet customer service and operational targets.
• Provide support across the wider warehouse operation during peak periods.
• Demonstrate leadership potential and assist with coordinating daily activities when required.

What You'll Bring- At least 3-5 years' experience in a warehouse, distribution or logistics environment.

• A current forklift licence, together with hands-on experience operating a counterbalance forklift in a busy warehouse our distribution environment is essential.
• Experience loading and unloading trucks, ideally handling loads ranging from 500kg to 2.5 tonnes.
• Sound knowledge of warehousing, stock control and inventory processes.
• Good computer literacy and confidence learning warehouse management systems.
• Experience processing stock movements and order transactions within a system environment.
• A positive, team-focused attitude and willingness to support others when required.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a range of backgrounds and cultures.
• Physically fit and comfortable undertaking manual handling, including lifting products up to 25kg.
• Experience working at heights and operating platform pickers is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining safe work practices.
• A willingness to learn, contribute and grow, with a genuine desire to develop your warehousing skills and build a long-term career with Laminex.

Why Join Laminex?Join a market-leading business with a strong team culture, stable operations and genuine career development opportunities. You'll be part of a supportive team that values safety, teamwork and continuous improvement, while gaining exposure to different areas of the operation and opportunities to expand your skills and experience. In return, you'll receive a competitive salary, overtime opportunities and the chance to build a long-term career with one of New Zealand's leading manufacturing and distribution businesses, with potential future development pathways as your career grows.

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.