Fonterra
L3-L5 Forklift Operator - Storeperson
- Posted 1w ago
- On Site
- Full Time
Location
Te Awamutu
Job Description
Our Co-operative
Fonterra’s strength is in the collective | Te Mātāpuna toa takitini
We are a Co-operative created and owned by Aotearoa New Zealand dairy farmers. Since our beginnings, collaboration, innovation, and passion have enabled us to share the goodness of our dairy with the world. We're committed to caring for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk, producing nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients loved here in New Zealand and around the world.
About the opportunity | Te whiwhinga mahi
When our products are ready to ship, we are supported by our team of professional forklift drivers. 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.
We have an exciting opportunity available for a professional forklift operator to join the team at our Te Awamutu site. 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.
Key responsibilities include:
- 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.
*Please note this is a Mon-Fri Days role – weekends free!
About you | Ko wai koe
Along with solid forklift experience, you’ll need to be both flexible and enthusiastic to operate in this busy and challenging environment.
Qualifications, ideal skills and experience:
- Previous role in a stores/warehouse operation.
- Knowledge of warehouse management software and good computer skills.
- Proven commitment to teamwork and Health & Safety.
- Full NZ driver’s license class 1, F endorsement and current OSH certificate.
- A good dose of physical strength as our products can weigh up to 25kg.
Are you excited about this opportunity but may only meet some requirements?
At Fonterra, we are committed to building a diverse workplace and, therefore, open to looking at applicants with excellent transferable skills. If that's you, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities.
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Applications will close at midnight, Sunday 5th January 2025.
Hard Skills Required
- Forklift Operation
- Warehouse Management
- Inventory Control
- Fleet Management
- Stock Handling
Soft Skills Required
- Team Collaboration
- Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Health & Safety Focus
- Problem-Solving
Benefits and Perks
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⚖Work-Life Balance SupportNo matter what stage of life you're at we have a variety of leave options to suit everyone. This includes the ability to purchase additional leave, enhanced parental leave benefits, and long service leave
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🤱Extended Parental Leave
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🎉Employee Discounts and Rewards
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🏥Subsidised Health Insurance
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💚Counselling Services
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📣Referral Bonuses
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🚚Relocation Support
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🏘Work from Home
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🏛Fully Paid Jury Service
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🎖Long Service Rewards
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🧕Inclusive Workspace
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🌿Wellness Program
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📈Professional Development
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💻Company Supplied Technology
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No matter what your role is, we encourage you to be a life-long learner and will support you to develop your skills.
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⛑Uniform Provided
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⏰Flexible WorkWorking in a flexible way to get the job done and also being there for life’s important moments what we’re all about.
Job Schedule
- Monday to Friday