Blender & Manufacturing Operator + Forklift/Warehouse- Fixed-Term Role

seek.co.nz; Ōtara-Papatoetoe; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking a hands-on Blender & Manufacturing Operator with forklift and warehouse duties for a fixed-term role. You will support production blending and batching as well as stock handling in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates are accurate, reliable, physically fit, and comfortable following written instructions, with forklift licence and basic data entry skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, blending, batching, or warehousing.
• Current forklift licence (essential).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions.
• Physically fit (lifting up to 25kg).
• Reliable, safety-focused, and a strong team player.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and WMS use.
• Bonus: experience in powder blending, batching, or food/chemical manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Weigh, measure, and prepare materials to job sheets and formulations.
• Operate blending/batching equipment and complete in-process checks.
• Maintain accurate batch records, logs, and traceability.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and production areas.
• Report equipment or process issues promptly.
• Operate counterbalance and reach forklifts safely (licence required).
• Pick, pack, scan, and move stock using WMS and RF scanners.
• Load/unload trucks and complete goods movement paperwork.
• Maintain clean, organised warehouse areas.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Blending / batching experience

Warehousing experience

Forklift licence

Attention to detail

Physically fit

Team player

Data entry

Tools

WMS

RF scanners

Forklift operation

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Blender & Manufacturing Operator + Forklift/Warehouse- Fixed-Term Role

We’re looking for a hands-on, multi-skilled operator to support both production (blending/batching) and warehouse operations during a fixed-term period with potential to extend . This role suits someone who is accurate, reliable, physically fit, and confident working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

About the Role

We’re looking for a hands-on, multi-skilled operator to support both production (blending/batching) and warehouse operations during a fixed-term period with potential to extend . This role suits someone who is accurate, reliable, physically fit, and confident working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing & Blending

• Weigh, measure, and prepare materials to job sheets and formulations.

• Operate blending/batching equipment and complete in-process checks.

• Maintain accurate batch records, logs, and traceability.

• Clean and sanitize equipment and production areas.

• Report equipment or process issues promptly.

Warehouse & Forklift

• Operate counterbalance and reach forklifts safely (licence required).

• Pick, pack, scan, and move stock using WMS and RF scanners.

• Load/unload trucks and complete goods movement paperwork.

• Maintain clean, organised warehouse areas.

What You Bring

• Experience in manufacturing, blending, batching, or warehousing.

• Current forklift licence (essential).

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions.

• Physically fit (lifting up to 25kg).

• Reliable, safety-focused, and a strong team player.

• Basic computer skills for data entry and WMS use.

Bonus Skills: experience in powder blending, batching, or food/chemical manufacturing.

Why Join Us?

• Join a growing, family-owned NZ business with a supportive team.

• Gain exposure across production, blending, warehousing, and quality.

• A stable fixed-term role with variety and valuable skill development.