Forkhoist & Tractor Driver
About this job
Are you a licensed and experienced Fork Hoist driver? Do you have tractor driving experience and are looking to start seasonal work in March?
Join our orchard team for our 2025 kiwifruit harvest season, working until approximately June. There may be opportunities for ongoing work.
ABOUT THE JOB: Based in our Franklin/South Auckland kiwifruit orchards, you will be getting involved in our busy and exciting kiwifruit harvest season which runs from March until approximately June. This is a seasonal fixed term opportunity, however there may be some opportunities for ongoing work.
You will be: • Loading and unloading trucks and trailers. • Towing bin trailers through the orchards • Stacking kiwifruit bins safely for storage and transport
Email ID and CV to Rishabh.gupta002@msd.govt.nz with Job ID- 22694918
Job Requirements
• Fully licensed to drive forklifts with at least 2 years’ experience • Experienced at working in a field (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 • Able to pass drug test
- Days of work
- Hours are between 7am and 6pm, working up to 6 days a week. (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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