Transport Loader

Posted: 21/08/2026 Closing Date: 27/08/2026 Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Manukau Job Category: Transport We’re looking for motivated, experienced forklift operators to join our fast paced, supportive team. If you’re physically fit, hold a current forklift license, and take pride in accuracy and teamwork, this could be a great fit for you.

From staging pallets to loading and offloading trucks, this role will keep you on your toes. This is a hands on, high energy role that suits someone who’s sharp, reliable, and thrives in a busy environment.

Who we are:

Cardinal is a leading partner to many of New Zealand’s well-known companies in food, beverage, grocery and personal healthcare. We offer an end-to-end logistics solution to our customers, which offers the opportunity for our team members to develop, upskill and progress within the business. We are revolutionizing supply chains with New Zealand’s first fully automated 3PL warehouse with AI driven robotics.

About the role:

This role helps ensure the smooth movement of pallets from being picked to when it is dispatched ready to get loaded on the trucks.

Working hours:

Monday to Friday \| 1pm - 9:30pm

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure every consignment is complete and correctly labelled
• Sort and scan the pallets to the truck using RF scanner
• Load and unload trucks quickly, safely, and accurately
• Hit store and freight targets every shift
• Operate forklifts with skill, care, and safety focus
• Keep the workspace clean, safe, and ready to go for the next shift

What you'll bring:

• A minimum of 2 year forklift driving experience with long forks - loading \& unloading trucks
• Scan to truck experience
• A current forklift or counterbalance certificate
• Strong communication skills
• The ability to lift up to 25kgs
• Proactive mindset and follows instructions

What's in it for you:

• Be part of a collaborative and innovative team
• Paid birthday leave, team events
• Membership to the Cardinal Perks Program (discounts with some of NZ’s major retailers)
• Free onsite parking

Please Note:

Applicants must be New Zealand citizen, resident, or hold a valid work visa. The successful candidate will need to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, a criminal history check, and provide two contactable references.

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