Forklift Operators

Programmed GO; Hastings; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site cafeteria

8% holiday pay

Great team culture

Health & Safety priority

Job summary

Kraft Heinz Watties in Hawke's Bay is hiring Forklift Operators at King Street, Hastings and Tomoana Site. Shifts run Monday–Friday with AM 06:00-14:00 and PM 14:00-22:00; on-site cafeteria and 8% holiday pay accompany a friendly, diverse team environment.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading pallets, RF scanning, and daily paperwork. You will work in a Petfood environment with fresh/frozen offal, contributing to production data monitoring and timely product movement.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience in food manufacturing or similar environments.
• RF scanning experience is required in one of the roles.
• Strong communication and team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload pallets of products or finished goods.
• Perform RF scanning to track inventory.
• Complete daily paperwork to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor production data and help keep products moving to NZ customers.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF Scanning

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

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Our client Kraft Heinz Watties is an iconic internationally recognized food manufacturing company. They’re committed to making life delicious for their people, consumers, and communities worldwide. Being one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies for over 150 years is a privilege and a huge responsibility - they believe in diversity, inclusion & belonging and are committed to providing their staff with the best possible work environment.

Our client is looking for Forklift Operators in the Hawke’s Bay area at King Street, Hastings and Tomoana Site.

Monday- Friday

Shifts Available:

AM: 06:00 - 14:00

PM: 14:00 - 22:00

Employee Benefits:

• $26.50 - $30.00 per hour + 8% holiday pay!!
• 8 hour shifts - available to suit work & life balance!!
• On site cafeteria - great food, good price and convenient!
• Great local culture, diverse group and team environment
• Health & Safety is our biggest priority - making sure you get home safe every day!

About Role:

• Loading and unloading pallets with products / finished good
• RF Scanning
• Able to work in Petfood Environment with Fresh / Frozen Offal
• Daily completion of paperwork - making sure operations is running well!
• The working environment is friendly and will keep you both busy and challenged.
• Monitor and record production data to help get this product out to NZ!

Your Key Skills:

• Forklift Operating experience in similar roles - food, manufacturing or other
• RF Scanning required in one of the roles
• Good communication skills to help support your team
• Ability to work as a team and also able to work unsupervised at times
• A great team player with a good attitude!