Yard & Forklift Operator
Hynds Group · 201-1000 employees
What the role involves
- Operating forklifts
- Loading and unloading trucks
- Maintaining stock accuracy
What they ask for
Current forklift licence and F endorsement; experience operating forklifts in manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, or construction; strong safety commitment; physical fitness for manual handling.
- Professional licence or registration
About the job
We're looking for a reliable and safety-focused Yard & Forklift Operator to join our busy Pokeno team. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, operating forklifts, and being part of a team that keeps products moving efficiently and safely.You'll play an important role in yard operations, stock control, product handling, and supporting site activities while maintaining our high standards of safety, quality, and customer service.What You'll Be Doing- Operating forklifts to safely move products throughout the site
- Loading and unloading trucks accurately and efficiently
- Picking, packing, and dispatching customer orders
- Receiving and processing inwards goods
- Maintaining stock accuracy and assisting with stocktakes
- Keeping the yard clean, organised, and safe at all times
- Completing daily equipment checks and reporting maintenance issues
- Supporting production and operational teams as required
- Following all health, safety, quality, and environmental procedures
What You'll Bring- Current Forklift Licence and F Endorsement
- Experience operating forklifts in a manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, construction, or similar environment
- Strong commitment to health and safety
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Physical fitness and the ability to undertake manual handling tasks
- Reliability, initiative, and a strong work ethic
Why Join Hynds? At Hynds, we're committed to investing in our people and providing opportunities to grow and succeed. In return for your skills and commitment, you'll enjoy:- Health insurance (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Company partner discounts
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A supportive and collaborative team culture
- Stable employment with a successful, family-owned New Zealand business
- Opportunities for career development across the wider Hynds Group
About You You're someone who enjoys being hands-on, takes pride in maintaining a safe and organised workspace, and values working as part of a team. You bring a positive attitude, a willingness to help where needed, and a commitment to delivering quality work every day.Apply NowIf you're a practical and dependable operator who shares our values and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, we'd like to hear from you.
Applying for this job
What to show on your CV
- It needs a professional licence or registration. Put yours near the top, with its number if the profession uses one.
- It names forklift. Use the same words on your CV for the ones you've used, so a search finds them.
- For the work it describes, like "Operating forklifts", give an example from your own experience, with a result you can talk about at an interview.
Our guides to the New Zealand CV format, cover letters and interview questions cover the rest.