Forklift Operator - Storesperson - Bay of Plenty District - 12853 - Fonterra

Job Name

Forklift Operator - Edgecumbe

General Information

Date Published

31-Jul-2025

Advertising Ends

10-Aug-2025

ID#

12853

Role Type

Supply Chain & Logistics

Work Type

Permanent Full-Time

Workplace Type

On-site

Country

New Zealand

Location

Bay of Plenty District

Position Description

Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō | Imagine Tomorrow with Us

At Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves.

Whether you're early in your career or ready for your next step, Fonterra 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.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About the opportunity

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 Edgecumbe 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 permanent opportunity. The roster pattern is 2 days shifts, 2 night shifts and then 4 days off.

Mōu | About you

We'll offer you a varied role where no two days are the same, and ideally you'll have:

An F endorsed forklift license and current OSH Certificate.
Solid forklift experience working in a warehouse or distribution centre environment.
A good dose of physical strength as our products can weigh up to 25kg.
A strong focus on Health and Safety.

Ngā Uara | Our Values

We live our values every day - Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts. They are for everyone and guide how we show up for each other, our farmers, and our communities.

Take our values quiz to reflect on how your values align with ours. Click here.

Tā mātou oati | 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 with our shift patterns.
Parental leave support.
Employee recognition.
Support for community involvement and cultural connection.

To learn more, visit Fonterra Careers

Ngā Mahi | A Career of Opportunities

At Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, be inspired by purpose and guided by our principles and values.

Create goodness for generations and make a global impact at a local level.

As part of our Co-operative, be an everyday creator, imagining what Fonterra, dairy and you can be here.

Tātou Tātou | Join Us

Does this sound good to you? Come join our whānau - bring your whole self, and let's solve for better together.

You, me, us together, Tātou, tātou.

He Wāhi mō te Katoa | Together, we're shaping a future of inclusion.

Inclusion is key to our Co-operative. We're building a team that reflects the diverse world we live in, believing it drives better decisions and innovation.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds (ethnicities, genders, identities, orientations, ages, abilities, neurotypes, cultures, religions).

Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply; we value potential and growth.

If you face accessibility issues, or need reasonable accommodations during the process, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner. We ensure fair participation, allowing you to be at your best. Tātou, tātou.

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Forklift Operator - Storesperson

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