Packhouse- Forklift Driver
About this job
Are you an experienced Fork Hoist driver looking to start work in Now? Join our packhouse and cool store team for our 2026 kiwifruit packing season, working until approximately July. There may be opportunities for ongoing work. ABOUT THE JOB: Based at our Kiwifruit Packhouse and Cool store 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 cool store facilities - Stacking kiwifruit bins safely for storage and transport
If this role sounds like you please call our Job Search Line Team on 0800 779 009 to register your interest.
Job Requirements
- Must have Forklift licence at time of employment (minimum 2 years experience) - Experienced at working in a cool store 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 - Skilled and experience hoist drivers in a confined space - Must be willing to undergo random drug testing
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- Days of work
- Monday - Sunday 12-hour shifts. Day shift- 6am until 6pm, Night Shift - 6pm until 6am. (40 hours per week)
- Pay Details
- Minimum of $25.71per hour, + 8% holiday pay
- Job Category
- Forklift Drivers
- Career Level
- Intermediate (2 - 4 years)
- Driver Licence
- Full, Restricted(Class 1) - Car Licence
- Pre-employment drug test required
- Yes
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