Yard Operations Team Member

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Join The Warehouse Group as a Yard Operations Team Member at the North Island Distribution Centre in Auckland. This hands-on role combines forklift operation, pallet and returnable asset management, and documentation to keep inventory accurate and assets readily available. You’ll manage CHEP pallets, perform stock takes, and support safety, housekeeping and continuous improvement in a fast paced environment, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm. What matters most: a current forklift license and approved MHE competency, proven warehousing or yard experience, a meticulous eye for detail, and strong communication. Tailor your application to show CHEP familiarity, pallet control, and how you’ve boosted asset visibility and safety.

Company Description

We're looking for a proactive and organised Yard Operations Team Member to join our North Island Distribution Centre (NIDC). In this role, you'll take ownership of the safe and efficient management of CHEP pallets and other returnable assets across our hardstand operation.

You'll play a critical part in keeping our distribution centre running smoothly by ensuring pallet and asset movements are accurately tracked, inventory remains accurate, and the yard is maintained to a high standard. Working independently and alongside operational teams, you'll help drive safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement while maintaining strong housekeeping and asset control practices.

This is a hands-on role that combines forklift operation, pallet inventory management, documentation, and problem-solving in a fast-paced distribution environment.

This role is Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm.

Role: DCSPEC1 - DCSPEC 4 (depending on experience)

Job Description

Yard & Asset Management

• Manage the receipt, storage, sorting, and movement of CHEP pallets and other returnable assets.
• Control and maintain inventory accuracy across pallets, totes, stillages, cages, and reusable equipment.
• Conduct regular stock counts and reconciliations to ensure asset visibility and minimise losses.
• Safely operate forklifts and approved material handling equipment (MHE) to move, load, unload, and stack assets.
• Ensure assets are organised, stored safely, and readily available to support operational requirements.
• Monitor asset levels and support the efficient flow of pallets and equipment throughout the site.

Documentation & Inventory Control

• Accurately record all incoming and outgoing pallet and returnable asset movements.
• Complete CHEP documentation and inventory transactions in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records and investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Support internal audits and inventory reviews through effective record keeping and stock reconciliation.
• Work with stakeholders across the business to resolve stock variances and improve asset visibility.

Safety, Housekeeping & Continuous Improvement

• Follow all health and safety procedures and contribute to a strong safety culture.
• Complete daily equipment checks and report defects, hazards, incidents, or near misses.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the hardstand area and support 5S initiatives.
• Remove damaged assets, waste, and hazards to ensure a safe and organised work environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve asset utilisation, pallet flow, storage practices, and operational efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, productivity, and site performance.

Qualifications

• What You'll Bring
• Current Forklift Licence and approved MHE competency.
• Previous experience in warehousing, logistics, distribution, or yard operations.
• Strong attention to detail and experience with inventory control or stock reconciliation.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Teams and inventory management systems.
• Desirable
• Experience working with CHEP pallets or returnable asset management.
• Knowledge of pallet control processes and inventory tracking.
• Familiarity with 5S, continuous improvement, and warehouse operational best practices.

Additional Information

We offer a dynamic and supportive team environment working with like-minded people within a business that cares about and recognises individuals.