# Lead Storeman / Fork Hoist Operator

> SeaLink Travel Group · East Tāmaki, New Zealand · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-16

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Logistics Replacement

## Description

We’re seeking an experienced and hands-on **Lead Storemen / Fork Hoist Operator** to support the day-to-day operations of our logistics division servicing Waiheke and Great Barrier Islands.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring the smooth, safe and compliant handling of all inbound and outbound freight. You will oversee the accurate documentation/scanning of all inbound/outbound freight, while ensuring freight is loaded securely and ready on time to meet daily sailing schedules.

This role operates primarily Monday to Friday, with start times between 5am and 6:00am and finishing between 3:00pm and 4:00pm. There may be occasional Saturday work required to support operational requirements, including weather-related sailing disruptions.

**Key Accountabilities include:**

-   Support day-to-day warehouse and yard operations
-   Ensure all freight is sorted, receipted, labelled, scanned and accurately allocated to manifests & destination
-   Load and unload trucks and trailers safely and efficiently
-   Verify all documentation, consignment notes, scanning of and Dangerous Goods requirements
-   Ensure loads are secured, compliant and within legal weight limits
-   Monitor and maintain safe traffic flow and site conditions
-   Ensure all chilled and frozen goods are checked, stored promptly and correctly
-   Maintain a clean, organised and hazard-free site internal/external
-   Provide coaching, direction and support to fellow team members
-   Deliver a high standard of customer service to internal and external stakeholders

## Requirements

**To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience:**

-   Forklift licence
-   Full Class 1 licence or higher
-   Dangerous Goods Certificate
-   Current First Aid Certificate (advantageous)
-   Good command of English & high level of numeracy
-   Strong understanding of safe loading, strapping and freight handling
-   Experience handling, loading, scanning and unloading oversized freight such as 10-14 metre timber, water tanks and other large freight (advantageous)
-   Ability to accurately interpret freight documentation and load plans
-   Excellent time management and ability to prioritise under pressure
-   Proven experience in linehaul night loading, logistics or freight environment
-   Leading hand or supervisory experience
-   Reliable transport to support early morning starts

## Benefits

**What’s in it for you?**

-   Career progression and development and training opportunities
-   Awesome travel benefits via our vessels to Waiheke and Great Barrier Island
-   Birthday leave - a paid day off for your birthday!
-   Health Insurance add-on
-   Health and Wellness programme
-   Work-life balance
-   The opportunity to work for a company who cares about their people

If this role sounds like the opportunity you're looking for, apply now! Please submit your CV and a cover letter, specifically addressing the above skills and experience.  
A copy of the position description is available upon request.  
  
**SeaLink has a strong commitment to workplace health and safety and the well-being of our people. Successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, pre-employment medical assessment and a criminal record check. All applicants will be required to provide proof of their qualifications and eligibility to work in New Zealand.**

## Apply

[Apply at SeaLink Travel Group](https://apply.workable.com/sealink-travel-group/j/90A96B8E7F/apply)

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