Trade Assistant Jobs in New Zealand

Our client who manufactures timber pallets is based in Te Rapa, Hamilton and is on the lookout for process and assembly workers who can also operate a gas/electric forklift. They are looking for capable workers who can do 60% process/assembly work and 40% forklift operating for dayshift.

6:00am - 2:30pm (Monday to Friday)

Responsibility

• Manual lifting of long timber planks onto pallets and machinery
• Accurately measuring and cutting of timber into specific lengths and widths
• Strapping and prepping paperwork for transportation of palletized timber pieces
• Using computers for job orders and machinery for measurement cuts
• Operating forklifts to load and unload class 4 curtain side trucks of timber planks and pallets
• Using a forklift to move timber planks between the storage and processing departments
• Loading cut timber pieces onto pallets and then transporting them to the assembly or storage department
• Using hand and power tools to both cut and assemble timber pieces into pallets

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-2 years forklifting experience (New Zealand or Australian experience)
• Full class 1 NZ Driver’s License
• F endorsement and OSH Certificate (Both Required)
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Able to lift 25kg timber pieces consistently throughout the week
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, constantly moving with timber pieces
• Knowledge on how to communicate with coworkers in a loud environment
• Basic understanding on how to use both hand and power tools

Benefits

• IMMEDIATE START
• Starting rate at $25.00 per hour
• Weekly payments
• Opportunity for growth
• PPE provided (Conditions apply)

IF YOU’RE INTERESTED – APPLY NOW! Send your CV to sameli@alignzrecruitment.co.nz