Experienced Forklift Operator

5 days ago


Te Puke, New Zealand Trevelyan's Pack & Cool Ltd Full time NZ$45,000 - NZ$55,000 per year

Fixed-term / Seasonal

At Trevelyan's, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for experienced Forklift Operators to join our team for the season and support the safe and efficient movement of fruit, packaging, and materials across site.

If you're reliable, safety-focused, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this could be the role for you.

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi | About the Role

As a Forklift Operator, you'll play a vital role in keeping our operations running smoothly by ensuring fruit, packaging, and sundry items are moved efficiently in and out of storage and dispatched accurately for use across the packhouse and coolstore.

Your mahi will include:

  • Operating forklifts safely to move fruit, packaging, and materials
  • Supporting storage, dispatch, and packing operations across site
  • Ensuring accurate placement and retrieval of stock
  • Following Health & Safety, food safety, and site procedures
  • Working closely with Operations and Packhouse teams
  • Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work area

Roles are available on day shift and night shift, operating on a 6 days on / 1 day off roster, with 10-hour shifts.

He kōrero mōu | About you

You're safety-conscious, dependable, and take pride in doing the job right. You're physically fit, follow instructions well, and remain focused in a busy operational environment.

You'll bring:

  • At least 12 months' forklift operating experience
  • A current and valid forklift licence
  • A strong Health & Safety mindset
  • Reliability and a positive, can-do attitude
  • The ability to work shift work, including nights and weekends
  • Availability to pass a pre-employment drug test
  • Able to provide referees if successful through the interview stage
  • Your own transport to get to and from work as required

Mō Mātou | About us

Trevelyan's provides quality growing, picking, packing, and coolstore services for kiwifruit and avocado growers from state-of-the-art facilities in Te Puke.

Our values, Respect Our People, Work Smart, and Tread Lightly, guide everything we do. We're proud of our people and committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace.

Ngā painga | What's on offer

  • Seasonal, full-time hours
  • Night shift allowance of $2 per hour
  • Free onsite car parking
  • Onsite café
  • A supportive team

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

We're committed to EEO and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you're an experienced forklift operator ready to join our seasonal team, apply now with your CV.


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