L3 Forklift Driver - Trainee (Fixed Term)

Whether you're early in your career or ready for your next step, our employer offers a unique opportunity to grow with a global dairy co-operative that values care, collaboration, and contribution.

Owned by New Zealand dairy farmers and supported by a dedicated team, we are all working together to create a better future. Imagine tomorrow with us, where your career can grow, and you can create positive change.

Our teams contribute to our NZ manufacturing site and global supply chain operations, help uphold technical excellence and work with our global safety, quality, and regulatory teams.

The Opportunity:

When our products are ready to ship, we are supported by our team of professional forklift drivers across our New Zealand Distribution Centres. With safety, customer service and quality at the forefront, their role is crucial in ensuring that we keep our dairy products moving around New Zealand and the world. They are a highly motivated and well organized team who know the importance of getting the right products to the right place at the right time.

Driving modern forklifts, with ultramodern technology supporting them and working across a variety of shift rosters, key responsibilities are: - Loading and unloading pallets to ensure they are stored correctly - Picking/packing and sending products to the correct location efficiently and accurately - Effective fleet management - Stock quality management About You:

We are looking for professional forklift operators to join our team. You will need to be passionate about what you do, and you will be future focused on making a positive contribution to our business every day.

We’ll offer you a varied role, where no two days are the same but there are some things that you will need for us to consider you: - A minimum 6-month forklift experience working in a warehouse or distribution centre environment is preferred - Extensive experience working in a fast paced environment - A good dose of physical strength as our products can weigh up to 25kg

Our Commitment to You:

We care for our people globally. Our comprehensive benefits support your well-being, development, and work-life balance: - Fair and equitable pay - Health and well-being programs (medical, mental health support) - Professional development opportunities - Career growth support - Work-life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible) - Employee recognition - Support for community involvement and cultural connection

This is a six month fixed term position which could lead to a permanent opportunity.

- Full class 1 license and reliable transport to Mosgiel based work site - OSH and F endorsements preferable but not mandatory - Six months experience operating a forklift or transferable experience preferred but not mandatory - Undertake and pass a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check - Fit and healthy with no pre-existing injuries and the ability to undertake heavy lifting - Up to date presentable CV with two contactable references - Strong work ethic and reliability