Forklift Driver

Job Title: Forklift Driver

Location: Whangarei

Hours: Full-time, 5 days per week, 44 hours

BBS Timbers is a leading supplier of premium timber products in New Zealand, serving a wide range of customers in the construction, architecture, joinery, and boat-building sectors. Established for over 35 years, we have built a strong reputation for delivering quality products and service. Whangarei is our head office where imported timber is received, machined and distributed to our other centres. We also serve our customers directly from this site and we need your help!

We are currently looking for a motivated and hardworking forklift driver with timber experience to join our team. The forklift driver plays a key role in the smooth operation of our timber yard, ensuring products are accurately handled, stored, and dispatched while maintaining a safe and organised work environment.

Key Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

·        Safely load and unload timber products using forklifts or manual handling techniques.

• Accurately pick and prepare customer orders for delivery.
• Ensure all timber products are properly stored and labelled in the yard.
• Fillet and de-fillet timber as required.
• Maintain a clean and organised yard, adhering to health and safety standards.
• Perform general yard duties to support smooth daily operations.

Skills and Experience Required:

·        Forklift driving experience and a current forklift license.

• Prior experience in a timber yard advantageous.
• A strong commitment to health and safety practices (a drug test prior to employment will be required).
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Physically fit and capable of heavy lifting.
• Good communication skills and a customer-friendly attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good common sense and ability to think for themselves.

Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration based on experience.
• Opportunities for professional growth and training to grow your career.
• A supportive and friendly team environment.

 If you are someone who takes pride in their work and has a passion for timber, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply:
Please send your CV to [email protected]