Forklift Yard Operator — Timaru (Day Shift)

McCain Foods Limited; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Life and disability insurance

KiwiSaver contributions up to 4%

Job summary

McCain Foods (NZ) Limited in Timaru is seeking a reliable Yard Operator on a day shift to support yard activity, unload deliveries, stage materials for production and uphold GMP standards.

Reporting to Coldstore Manager, you will work with Yard Operator team and liaise with Production, Maintenance, Warehouse and external drivers to keep site operations running smoothly. Flexibility for occasional 12-hour shifts on a rotating roster is required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts safely in warehousing, logistics, manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Ability to follow GMP and safety procedures in yard/production areas.
• Strong communication across multiple teams and external stakeholders.
• Current NZ Driver Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Unload deliveries and stage materials for production requirements.
• Safely operate forklifts throughout yard and warehouse.
• Receive, store, move and dispatch materials with inventory accuracy.
• Use computer-based inventory systems to record stock movements.
• Coordinate daily activities with Production, Maintenance, Warehouse and drivers.
• Provide relief coverage for Yard Operator during planned or unplanned absences.

Skills

Forklift operation

OSH Forklift Certificate

Team communication

Inventory awareness

Tools

SAP

WMS

Job description

McCain Foods (NZ) Limited in Timaru is seeking a reliable Yard Operator on a day shift to support yard activity, unload deliveries, stage materials for production and uphold GMP standards.

Reporting to Coldstore Manager, you will work with Yard Operator team and liaise with Production, Maintenance, Warehouse and external drivers to keep site operations running smoothly. Flexibility for occasional 12-hour shifts on a rotating roster is required.