Coolstore Forklift Driver for 2025 Kiwifruit Season
About this job
Are you an experienced forklift operator looking to bring your skills to a dynamic, family-run coolstore and orchard operation? A Riwaka Orchard is seeking a dedicated and qualified experienced Coolstore Forklift Driver for the 2025 Kiwifruit season. This six-month role offers hands-on work with potential for long-term, full-time employment that includes diverse general orchard duties. What We Offer: • A supportive, family-centered work environment • Opportunity for full-time employment beyond the season • Varied work in both Coolstore and orchard settings
Job Requirements
Role Requirements: • Skilled forklift operator with a valid certification • Experience in a Coolstore or similar setting. You would need to be confident to lift a full pallet 3 high in the Coolstore and load trucks with packed product, also strong enough to be able to manually rack the pallets with wooden stillages. • Ability to perform general orchard tasks • Commitment to safety and team collaboration
If you’re ready to be part of our team, apply today!
- Days of work
- Monday to Friday and some Saturdays due weather (40 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- TBA based on experience
- Job Category
- Crop Farm Workers
- Career Level
- Entry level (6 months - 2 years)
- Driver Licence
- Not Required
- Pre-employment drug test required
- No
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