Despatch Operator

Ballance Agri-Nutrients; Mount Maunganui; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Medical, Life, Income and Trauma/

Above living wage pay; weekly pay

Learning and development investment

Free confidential support services (EA

Job summary

Ballance Agri-Nutrients – Mount Maunganui is seeking a Despatch Operator to support daily bulk fertiliser orders and customer inquiries. Based in Mount Maunganui, you will handle despatch tasks, operate loaders and forklifts, and help maintain site safety and accuracy with a hands-on approach.

No previous experience required; training will be provided for in-house systems and equipment. A reliable attitude and good communication are essential to join our stable team.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills with the ability to relate well to others.
• Some computer skills with training provided for in-house systems.
• Forklift and loader operation training available; W endorsement desirable.
• Proactive attitude to health, safety and environmental management.
• The ability to work at other Ballance sites from time to time.

Responsibilities

• Processing customer orders and inquiries, ensuring accuracy.
• Despatch of fertiliser products to customers.
• Loader and forklift operation including maintenance.
• Fixed plant operation and routine site tasks.
• Maintaining site safety with regular checks and cleaning.
• Interacting with customers and colleagues in a friendly manner.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Proactive safety mindset

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift operation

Loader operation

Job description

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Ballance Agri-Nutrients – Mount Maunganui, North Island

Permanent

No experience required

4d ago , from Ballance Agri-Nutrients Ltd

• Great progression framework allowing fast progression with the right drive and attitude
• Piece of mind working for a stable employerwith opportunities spanning the full length of New Zealand
• Competitive remuneration including Life, Income, Critical Illness and Medical Insurance
  

WHY BALLANCE?

Rewarding the great work of our team is important, which is why we offer a range of benefits:

• Free Medical, Life, Income and Trauma Insurance
• Budget friendly weekly pay and we pay above the living wage!
• A company that is committed to your learning and development - we are in it for the long haul and are committed to investing in our people's career aspirations within the company
• Access to free confidential support services including EAP
  

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Desptch Operators are at the heart of what we do. It's not an easy role, but it's a rewarding one, which is why we believe in harnessing your talents and creating opportunities to develop you and your career with Ballance.

This role is based in Mount Maunganui however there may be the occasional time where we may need you to be available to help out in other operations.

A typical day will include:

• Processing customer orders and inquiries - checking accuracy and fixing up any anomalies
• Despatch of fertiliser products
• Loader and forklift operation including maintenance
• Fixed plant operation
• Ensuring the site operates safely with regular maintenance checks and cleaning
• Interacting with customers and colleagues and having a laugh!

You will never be bored in this role and you get to stay active by getting out and interacting with our customers and operating the machinery.

ABOUT YOU

You’re not afraid of hard work and you get energy from getting stuck in and helping out where needed. Your colleagues would describe you as reliable, honest and a keen learner and you also have:

• Good communication skills with the ability to relate well to others
• Some computer skills are required with training provided for our in-house systems
• A valid full class 1 and 2 license as training can be provided for forklift and loader operations. A valid W endorsement is highly desirable
• A proactive attitude to health, safety and environmental management - we care about each other and we get home safe every day
• The ability to work at other Ballance sites from time to time

ABOUT US

We love New Zealand, and we care about our growth, our land, and our people. We work together to create a future we can all be proud of every day.

Our values of Imagination, Bravery, Connections and Honesty mean we look out for each other and stand for what we believe in. We take ownership for growing and developing ourselves and supporting and challenging each other so we can all reach our full potential.

Together, we care about our people and our place, about the future of farming and New Zealand and we'd love for you to join us. Growing together, caring for people and the land. All in for the future of farming.