Warehouse Operator

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and conscientious candidate to fill a crucial role in our Warehouse team, on a permanent basis (45 hours per week). As an Air Logistics Warehouse Specialist, and a member of the Air Logistics Warehouse Team, you will contribute to the day-to-day operation of Kuehne+Nagel's international warehouse, including cross-checking, labelling and loading cargo, while meeting customer service, regulatory and health and safety requirements.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Complete all duties relating to warehousing of inbound and outbound cargo, including cross-checking documentation, cargo labelling, reporting discrepancies, and loading as per specifications

• Use your knowledge and understanding of international regulatory requirements to ensure country specific legal requirements are adhered to

• Checking in, counting and measuring cargo, as required

• General cleaning duties and maintenance of cargo handling facility

• Ensure that all operational processes including cargo handling, unloading, labelling and delivery requirements are achieved within agreed specific customer service standards

• Embody a culture of health and safety, actively role modelling best practice behaviors, including safely operating warehouse equipment (e.g., forklifts) in compliance with safety procedures

• To ensure that the warehouse, chillers, yard and equipment are kept clean and tidy meeting the company, MPI, NZFSA, CAA part 109 standards

  Skills and experience (required)

• Minimum 1 years’ experience in a freight warehousing environment

• A current forklift licence

• An understanding of Health and Safety in a warehouse environment

• Experience with inwards/outwards goods processes and documentation is preferred

• Good level of communication both written and verbal

• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applications

• Weekend work and flexible start/finish times will be required.

Skills and experience (preferred however not essential)

• Perishables experience is advantageous, however not essential
• A current biosecurity accreditation is preferred but not essential
• A current load and restraint certificate is preferred but not essential

Please note, our Warehouse operates on a rostered shift pattern Monday - Sunday, with shift variations between the hours of 6:00am - 6:30pm. This roster pattern may change depending on business needs.

Why work for us?

We are proud to be a company that values the contribution our employees bring, and as such we provide some fantastic employee benefits;

• Fully subsidised health insurance for yourself and immediate family
• Confidential EAP services
• Flu vaccinations, birthday cakes, Christmas gift and more!

*Please note - we will only accept applications from those with current NZ working rights.

With over 82,000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne + Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics companies.

As an employer, Kuehne + Nagel stands for equal opportunity and we are committed to diversity in our teams. We believe that you can make a valuable contribution to Kuehne + Nagel and look forward to receiving your application.