- Experience
- 3+ yrs
- Salary
- —
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 4 days ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Applicants must have current New Zealand residency or a valid work visa to qualify for this role.
- Resume
- Required to apply
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Job description
About the Company and Role
ZIWI Limited is a reputable pet nutrition company known globally for its commitment to quality by using only New Zealand sourced natural and free-range ingredients. Our enthusiastic team takes pride in producing and sharing exceptional products worldwide.
We are currently seeking a skilled forklift operator to manage daily stock movements within our advanced kitchen facilities located in Awatoto. This position is full-time with 45 hours per week scheduled Monday through Friday.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely handling and accurately placing products in racks utilizing on-board scanning technology and the ABEL Warehouse Management System (WMS).
- Delivering pallets promptly to the production staging area as directed through the ABEL WMS.
- Executing timely internal transfers of pallets to optimize cold storage capacity, maintaining temperatures between -5°C and -12°C.
- Contributing to a culture of continuous workplace improvement.
- Performing cycle counts, inventory audits, and compliance checks to uphold process controls.
Candidate Requirements
- At least three years of verified forklift operating experience.
- Proven skills in put-away and order picking using forklift-mounted scanners and Warehouse Management Systems, with experience handling meat products and batch processing considered a plus.
- Basic knowledge of cold-chain logistics, along with food safety and hygiene standards.
- Strong dedication to health and safety practices.
- Possession of a current OSH forklift license.
- Excellent organizational abilities and time management skills.
- High precision and attention to detail, coupled with proficient written and arithmetic skills.
- Comfortable with basic computer operations.
- Physically able to lift items up to 20kg and stand for prolonged periods.
Additional Information
We are looking for a dependable, punctual individual who positively influences the warehouse and company culture. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge warehouse and material handling equipment in the Hawke's Bay region.
Applicants must have current New Zealand residency or a valid work permit. A pre-employment medical evaluation, including drug and alcohol testing, is mandatory to support ZIWI's commitment to a drug-free workplace.