Forklift Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 30, 2026. Fletcher Building scores A on the Alion truth index.
Our Humes Hornby team is looking for an upbeat, reliable person to join us as a Forklift Operator. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a market-leading business that manufactures essential infrastructure products used throughout New Zealand.
At Humes, safety comes first. We pride ourselves on maintaining a strong health and safety culture, and we're looking for someone who shares our commitment to making sure everyone gets home safely to their families each day.
What you'll be doing
Working within our busy manufacturing site, you'll play a key role in supporting the production and movement of concrete pipes and precast products. Responsibilities include:
- Operating forklifts to safely move, load and unload materials and finished products
- Distributing and monitoring materials around the manufacturing plant and precast production areas
- Supporting pipe and precast production teams through a variety of routine manufacturing tasks
- Manual handling of materials and products as required
- Conducting pre-start equipment checks and reporting maintenance requirements
- Maintaining a clean, organised and safe work environment
- Adhering to quality, production and health & safety standards at all times
What we're looking for
Ideally, you'll have experience operating forklifts within a manufacturing, construction, concrete, civil, or warehousing environment. Most importantly, you'll bring a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to safety.
To be successful in this role, you'll have:
- A current Full Class 1 NZ Driver Licence with F Endorsement / Forklift Licence
- Experience operating forklifts in an industrial environment
- Strong health and safety awareness and the ability to follow processes and procedures
- Good communication skills and attention to detail
- A willingness to learn and contribute as part of a team
- Physical fitness and the ability to undertake manual handling tasks, including lifting up to 25kg
- Reliability, initiative and a can-do attitude
What's on offer
- Starting rate of $30.00 per hour plus applicable allowances
- Permanent, full-time role working Monday to Friday
- Stable employment with one of New Zealand's leading infrastructure manufacturers
- Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities
- Discounts through Fletcher Building brands including PlaceMakers, Mobil, Southern Cross, Specsavers and more
- Employee Education Fund available to permanent employees and their immediate whānau
- Market-leading parental leave benefits
- A supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety and wellbeing
Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand, and able to pass a pre-employment alcohol/drug and criminal check.
Research shows that females and minority groups don’t apply for roles unless they match 100% the job description.
We are proud of your diversity and see it as one of the things that make us stronger. We welcome your individuality and encourage you to bring your true self to work, so if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t fit it, we would still love you to apply.