CNC Machine Operator
Vulcan
Despatch Storeperson (Night Shift)
Vulcan· PCH
About this role
About the Role
Join our busy Plate Processing site in Christchurch and play a key role in ensuring customer orders are loaded, dispatched, and delivered safely and on time.
This is a hands-on role in a heavy industrial environment where you'll be operating forklifts, loading and unloading trucks, moving steel products, and preparing orders for dispatch. You'll work closely with production and transport teams to keep freight moving efficiently.
This is a permanent night shift position working Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm to 12:30am. Enjoy a three-day weekend every week!
What You'll Do
- Load and unload trucks using forklifts and other site equipment
- Pick, pack, and prepare steel orders for dispatch
- Move steel plate and other heavy materials throughout the site
- Check orders for accuracy before dispatch
- Assist with stock movements and inventory control
- Follow safe operating procedures at all times
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work area
What You'll Bring
- Proven experience loading and unloading trucks using a forklift
- Full New Zealand driver's licence (required to obtain Forklift F Endorsement and Operator Certificate)
- Experience working in a warehouse, dispatch, manufacturing, steel, or logistics environment
- Physically fit and capable of safely handling the heavy nature of the role
- Overhead crane experience is highly regarded
- Currently residing in NZ or holding a valid work visa
- Able to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol test
What's in it for You
- Permanent role with guaranteed hours
- Supportive team and great workplace culture
- Health and wellness programme
- Flat structure and approachable leaders
- Enhanced parental leave
- Long-term stability with a growing, market-leading business
- Four-day working week with Fridays off
About Vulcan
Founded in 1995, Vulcan is Australalasia's highest performing metals distributor and processor, delivering solutions that enable excellence. With 69 sites and ~1300 employees across New Zealand and Australia, our sustained growth can be attributed to our superior service and dedication to continuous improvement across every facet of our business – and this always starts with people.
If you're reliable, safety-focused, and enjoy working in a hands-on industrial environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Despatch Storeperson (Night Shift) position at Vulcan?
The salary for this Despatch Storeperson (Night Shift) role at Vulcan is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Despatch Storeperson (Night Shift) position at Vulcan located?
This Despatch Storeperson (Night Shift) role at Vulcan is based in Christchurch, Canterbury Region, New Zealand. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Despatch Storeperson (Night Shift) role at Vulcan full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Despatch Storeperson (Night Shift) role in the PCH department at Vulcan.
Which team or department does the Despatch Storeperson (Night Shift) at Vulcan belong to?
This Despatch Storeperson (Night Shift) position is part of the PCH department at Vulcan. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Despatch Storeperson (Night Shift) position at Vulcan?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to Vulcan's official application portal hosted on workable where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Despatch Storeperson (Night Shift) job at Vulcan posted?
This Despatch Storeperson (Night Shift) position at Vulcan was posted on Sep 15, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Despatch Storeperson (Night Shift)
Vulcan
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