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Warehouse Operator - Container & Specialist Cargo
| Location: | Auckland |
| Job Type: | Permanent |
| Industry: | Warehousing, Storage & Distribution |
| Reference: | BH-3299 |
| Job Published: | July 23, 2026 |
Mangere Bridge | Monday to Friday, 8.30am–5.00pm
If you’re an experienced warehouse operator who enjoys solving the jobs others find difficult, this role offers something genuinely different!
The opportunity
This is a hands-on warehouse role for someone who enjoys the challenge of working out how to safely handle an awkward or unusual load.
Our client is an established international freight and logistics business with more than 20 years in the industry. They have grown steadily over that time and built a strong reputation for managing specialised freight with a high level of care. Their operation covers international forwarding, project shipments, warehousing and distribution, including vehicles, machinery, oversized freight and other high-value cargo.
You will join a warehouse and logistics team of five, working closely with another operator across container loading and devanning.
This is not a standard pick-packing role. You will need to assess each shipment, determine the safest way to handle it and ensure cargo is packed and secured correctly for international transport.
The work will include:
- Loading and devanning shipping containers
- Handling vehicles, machinery and project cargo
- Securing freight using straps, chains, timber bracing and dunnage
- Operating forklifts around vehicles and sensitive cargo
- Receiving, checking and dispatching freight
- Supporting MPI, biosecurity and warehouse safety requirements
What we’re looking for
Ideally, you will have previous experience loading and devanning containers, along with a sound understanding of cargo restraint and safe loading practices.
Experience with vehicles, machinery, oversized freight or project cargo would be particularly useful. However, we will also consider someone from a strong hands-on freight or logistics warehouse background who has the confidence and practical judgement to take on more complex work.
You will need:
- A current NZ forklift licence
- A full NZ driver’s licence
- Good physical fitness
- Strong safety awareness and attention to detail
- A calm, practical approach under pressure
- Confidence working independently and within a close team
Why consider this role?
The business has a strong senior leadership team who are committed to creating a positive environment where people enjoy their work, take ownership and develop their expertise.
Team fit matters. They are looking for someone grounded, dependable and willing to think through a challenge rather than simply follow a routine. For the right person, there is scope to build specialist knowledge and take on greater responsibility as the operation develops.
If you enjoy solving practical freight challenges and want to be trusted with work that requires more than standard warehouse experience, we would like to hear from you.
Natasha Pita is recruiting this role.
Team Recruitment has specialised in freight forwarding and logistics for over 30 years. We partner with leading freight forwarding and logistics businesses across New Zealand to connect skilled people with opportunities that fit their goals and values. Visit us at www.teamrecruitment.co.nz to learn more.