Packhouse – Forkhoist Driver
About this job
Are you an experienced Fork Hoist driver looking to start work in Now?
Join our packhouse and coolstore team for our 2025 kiwifruit packing season, working until approximately July. There may be opportunities for ongoing work.
ABOUT THE JOB: Based at our Kiwifruit Packhouse and Coolstore facility in rural Patumahoe, you will be getting involved in our busy and exciting Kiwifruit season which runs from February until July. There will be some opportunities for ongoing work as our company is growing.
You will be: • Loading and unloading trucks and trailers • Transporting full pallets in-and-out of our packhouse • Storing full pallets safely and efficiently in our coolstore facilities • Stacking kiwifruit bins safely for storage and transport
Email ID and CV to Rishabh.gupta002@msd.govt.nz with Job ID- 22694917.
Job Requirements
• Fully licensed to drive forklifts with at least 2 years’ experience • Experienced at working in a coolstore or storage facility environment (preferable) • Able to speak and understand English • Able to learn and follow instructions • Reliable and punctual, with your own transport • Flexible with the hours you can work
- Days of work
- Rostered- Mon to Sunday 12 hours shift 6:00am- 6:00pm 6:00pm- 6:00am (40 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- $24.83 gross per hour + 8% holiday pay
- Job Category
- Forklift Drivers
- Career Level
- Intermediate (2 - 4 years)
- Driver Licence
- Full, Restricted, Learners(Class 1) - Car Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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