Dispensary Operator / Storesperson, Waitoa

Fonterra Co-operative Group; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and well-being programs

Work-life balance options

Employee recognition

Community involvement and cultural 연결

Fair and equitable pay

Job summary

Waitoa Dispensary Operator/Storesperson role at Fonterra Te Mātāpuna requires precise materials handling, ERP recording, and daily forklift operation. Join a close-knit NZM stores team focused on safety, continuous improvement, and collaboration.

Ideal candidates bring forklift experience with F endorsement, SAP/inventory control knowledge, and strong customer-service skills to support multiple departments across the site.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Tech savvy with Microsoft Office and inventory control systems (SAP) and warehouse management systems.
• Experience in stores or warehouse environment preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg and perform physical tasks.
• Minimum 6 months forklift experience with an F endorsement and OSH certificate.

Responsibilities

• Receive and receip t goods into the store and record accurately in the ERP system.
• Operate forklift daily as required.
• Move and weigh ingredients, manage dispatches for departments onsite and across Fonterra.
• Follow SOPs for safe and accurate materials handling and documentation.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate product movement and safe operations.
• Demonstrate safe driving practices and uphold health and safety standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Microsoft Office

Inventory control

SAP

Warehouse systems

Tools

SAP

Warehouse mgmt systems

Job description

Dispensary Operator / Storesperson, Waitoa

Job Name

Dispensary Operator/Storeperson, Waitoa

Position Description

At Fonterra Te Mātāpuna, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves.

Whether you're early in your career or ready for your next step, Fonterra offers a unique opportunity to grow with a global dairy co-operative that values care, collaboration, and contribution.

Owned by New Zealand dairy farmers and supported by a dedicated team, we are all working together to create a better future. Imagine tomorrow with us, where your career can grow, and you can create positive change.

About the Opportunity |Mō tēnei tūranga

Joining us as a Dispensary Operator at Waitoa you will be joining a close-knit and high performing team who are on a continuous improvement journey. You'll develop your skills within our large-scale operation and have exposure to many facets of our Fonterra NZ Manufacturing Stores network and projects.

With your impeccable attention to detail your day will focus on receiving and receipting goods into the store, ensuring they are accurately recorded in the ERP system and stored appropriately. There will also be forklift driving required on a daily basis.

Moving and inverting ingredients, there is a requirement to work across a redline in the dispensary department weighing and dispatching ingredients for departments onsite and throughout Fonterra where required.

Other key responsibilities of the role include:

• Adhering to Standard Operating Procedures to ensure safe and effective materials handling and movement is obtained completing documentation accurately.
• Dealing with internal and external stakeholders of a daily basis
• Ensuring the accurate movement of all products throughout the stores.
• Demonstrating safe driving practices and following all health and safety measures.
• Contributing as a productive and positive member of our NZM stores.

This is a 5 day on and 3 day off roster.

Working as part of a dedicated and high performing team you will have a strong focus on health and safety. We are looking for someone who is a pro-active self-starter with drive and ambition.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Excellent Customer Service and Communication skills.
• Tech savvy computer skills ideally in Microsoft Office as well as inventory control (SAP) and warehouse management systems.
• Experience working in a stores or warehouse environment is preferable.
• A good dose of physical strength - our products are not always light and can weigh up to 25kg.
• Minimum 6 months Forklift experience with an F endorsement and current OSH certificate.

At Fonterra, our values of Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts, are for everyone – no matter your background, identify or experience. These values guide us in delivering exceptional outcomes for our farmers, customers, communities, and each other. Discover how your values align with ours by taking our Values Quiz

We care for our people globally. Our comprehensive benefits support your well-being, development, and work-life balance:

• Fair and equitable pay
• Health and well-being programs (medical, mental health support)
• Work-life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible)
• Employee recognition
• Support for community involvement and cultural connection

At Fonterra, we are inspired by purpose and guided by our principles and values. Together, we create goodness for generations and make a global impact at a local level. As part of our Co-operative, you are an everyday creator, imagining what Fonterra, dairy, and you can be here.

Does this sound good to you? Come join our whānau - bring your whole self, and let’s solve for better together.

Together, we're shaping a future of inclusion |He Wāhi mō te Katoa

Inclusion is key to our Co-operative. We're building a team that reflects the diverse world we live in, believing it drives better decisions and innovation.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds (ethnicities, genders, identities, orientations, ages, abilities, neurotypes, cultures, religions).

Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply; we value your potential and growth.

If you face accessibility issues or need accommodations during the process, please contact your recruiter. We ensure fair participation, allowing you to be at your best. Tātou, tātou.

Applications close at midnight on 18 October 2026