Blending & Warehouse Operator | Forklift Licensed

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 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.