Forklift Operator

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Fonterra Full time

General Information:

  • Date Published 07Apr2024
  • Advertising Ends 20Apr2024
  • Country
  • New Zealand
  • Location
  • Canterbury
  • Role Type
  • Manufacturing
  • Work Type
  • Permanent
  • ID# 8089
    Position 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.


As part of the Fonterra Co-op, you'll be solving for a better future alongside a team connected by solid values as we strive to be a leader in dairy sustainability, dairy innovation and science, with a focus on New Zealand milk.


When you join Fonterra, you'll open yourself to a career of opportunities where you can grow with us by developing your skills, sharing your knowledge, and exploring diverse career paths that ignite your passions.


About COO


Step into the dynamic world of Fonterra's COO Business Unit, where 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.


About the opportunity

We currently have Fixed Term opportunities in our Clandeboye site, for motivated and experienced Forklift Operators.


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 organised 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
Our team are looking for more professional forklift operators to join them.

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:

  • An F endorsed forklift licence and current OSH Certificate
  • A minimum 6month forklift experience working in a warehouse or distribution centre environment
  • Extensive experience working in a fast paced environment
  • 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?-Or join our Talent Community by clicking here to be notified about new and relevant job opportunities.

The benefits of life at Fonterra | Te ora i Fonterra
Our people and what they bring to our Co-op shape our success. We have a collaborative culture, inspiring leaders, and passionate people, making Fonterra a great place to work. We also offer competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location.

  • We offer
    flexible working to ensure the job gets done whilst being there for life's important moments.
  • With a global presence, a world of
    career opportunities awaits you.
  • We support your
    health and wellbeing with events, discounts on wellbeing products, and employee assistance programs.
  • We encourage
    lifelong learning and will help you develop your skills.
  • Enjoy
    discounted health insurance based on your employment type and location.
  • No matter your life stage or choices, we have
    leave options, including purchasing additional leave, enhanced parental benefits, and longservice leave.
To learn more, visit Fonterra Careers

Our story | To Tatou Korero

Being part of Fonterra means being part of a unique history, realising the potential of dairy for generations to come, and solving for a better future together.


  • Whanaungatanga, our Cooperative spirit, guides a common strength and purpose.
  • Manaakitanga is how we care for all our people at the heart of what we do.
  • Kaitiakitanga ensures we care for the land, farming in a way that regenerates our farms and environment for future generations.
  • Whakaohooho inspires us all with excellent career development opportunities, benefits, flexibility, and balance to suit everyone's lifestyles and choices.
Our Co-operative is a place where everyone can be themselves, feel empowered to do their best, and are empowered to create goodness for gener

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