Forklift Driver - Fixed Term

Job ID 22949122
Taranaki, Hāwera
Full-time
Listed on 23 Oct 2025

About this job

This food manufacturer is seeking reliable and safety-focused Forklift Drivers to join the team on a fixed-term basis. As part of our warehousing and logistics operations, you’ll play a key role in supporting product movement, storage, and dispatch during our peak production season.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience in one of New Zealand’s most iconic dairy companies, working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities: • Operate forklifts safely and efficiently in accordance with company health and safety standards. • Load and unload trucks, containers, and production lines. • Move, stack, and store finished goods and materials within the warehouse or yard. • Perform basic checks and maintenance on forklifts. • Ensure accurate recording of product movements using scanners or warehouse systems. • Work collaboratively with production, dispatch, and logistics teams to meet daily targets.

Job Requirements

• A current OSH Forklift Certificate and F Endorsement. • Proven experience operating forklifts in a warehouse, manufacturing, or logistics environment. • Good attention to detail and accuracy when handling products and paperwork. • A strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork. • The flexibility to work shifts, weekends, or extended hours during peak periods. • Must pass MOJ • Must pass Drug test

Days of work
4 on 4 off - 2 days 2 nights 12 hour shifts (48 hours per week)
Pay Details
To be discussed
Job Category
Forklift Drivers
Career Level
Intermediate (2 - 4 years)
Driver Licence
Full, (Class 1) - Car Licence, (F) - Forklift
Pre-employment drug test required
Yes

Interested in this job?

To apply for this job please phone 0800 779 009 and quote Job ID 22949122

You may need to register first with Work and Income as a Job Seeker to be considered for specific roles.
If you are deaf, hearing impaired, or speech impaired, there are a range of options to contact us. Please include the Job IDs for any of the jobs you're interested in as part of the message.

Something wrong with this job ad?

Report this job ad