Forklift Operator/ Picker

Morgan Laurenson; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Training & development

Job summary

Morgan Laurenson is seeking a hands-on warehouse operator to manage the safe movement, storage, and dispatch of raw materials and finished products within our food processing facility in Palmerston North. You will work in a chilled environment handling fresh produce and maintaining high food safety standards.

Key duties include forklift operation, loading/unloading trucks, inventory accuracy, and picking/packing orders.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse or forklift operating role.
• Experience within a food manufacturing or processing environment is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Operating forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Loading and unloading trucks.
• Receiving, checking, and storing incoming goods.
• Picking, packing, and preparing customer orders for dispatch.
• Accurately completing inventory and stock control tasks.
• Performing stocktakes and cycle counts.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and organised warehouse.
• Ensuring all products are handled in accordance with food safety and quality requirements.
• Following all health and safety procedures and company policies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Job description

This is a hands-on role responsible for the safe and efficient movement, storage, and dispatch of raw materials and finished products within our food processing facility. Working with fresh produce in a chilled environment.

Key responsibilities

Operating forklifts safely and efficiently.

Loading and unloading trucks.

Receiving, checking, and storing incoming goods.

Picking, packing, and preparing customer orders for dispatch.

Accurately completing inventory and stock control tasks.

Performing stocktakes and cycle counts.

Maintaining a clean, tidy, and organised warehouse.

Ensuring all products are handled in accordance with food safety and quality requirements.

Following all health and safety procedures and company policies.

About you

Previous experience in a warehouse, or forklift operating role.

Experience within a food manufacturing or processing environment is advantageous.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

Ability to work independently and manage priorities.

Physically fit and capable of manual handling tasks.

Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

Reliable, punctual, and positive attitude.

Competitive hourly rate based on experience.

Supportive team environment.

Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Career progression within a growing company.

Employee discounts and benefits (where applicable).

About us

We are a leading food manufacturing company committed to producing high-quality products while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and customer service.