Experienced Forklift Drivers
About this job
We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic forklift drivers with experience to join our friendly team for the 2026 main kiwifruit harvest season.
What You’ll Be Doing: • Have a current OSH forklift licence (preferred, not essential) • Have cool store experience • Are confident in English with good communication skills • Can work varied hours (night and day shifts) • Work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment • Are team players and safety conscious • Previous kiwifruit experience is an advantage
Requirements: • Must pass pre-employment and random drug tests • Must be eligible to live and work in New Zealand • Must have own transport for shifts outside public transport hours
Job Requirements
• Current OSH forklift licence (preferred) • Cool store experience • Confident English and good communication skills • Flexible for varied hours (night and day shifts) • Works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment • Team player and safety conscious • Must pass drug test • Minor criminal convictions considered case by case • Own transport with valid licence required • Reliable and able to commit to shift work
- Days of work
- Mon - Sun between 40 - 60 hours / Dayshift 6am to 6pm - Nightshift 6pm to 6am (40 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- TBC
- Job Category
- Forklift Drivers
- Career Level
- Entry level (6 months - 2 years)
- Driver Licence
- Restricted, (Class 1) - Car Licence, (F) - Forklift
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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