Production Operator | Te Rapa | Immediate Start

AWF Limited; Te Kauwhata; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Weekly pay

Consistent full-time hours

Supportive team environment

Long-term opportunities

Manufacturing skills development

Job summary

AWF Limited in Te Rapa is seeking reliable, physically fit workers for timber and pallet production. You will operate production machinery, assemble pallets, and help prepare products for dispatch in a fast-paced environment. Immediate start and weekly pay are available.

Ideal candidates are reliable, able to lift repeatedly, stand all day, and committed to safety. Forklift experience or certificates are a bonus. Join a supportive team with ongoing opportunities.

Qualifications

• Reliability and a strong work ethic.
• Physically fit with ability to do repetitive lifting.
• Comfortable standing for long periods.
• Motivated and ready to work hard.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong focus on safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble timber pallets.
• Operate production machinery and equipment.
• Handle timber products and materials.
• Stack and prepare products for dispatch.
• Maintain quality standards and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with a close-knit team to hit targets.

Skills

Reliability

Physical fitness

Stamina

Teamwork

Safety aware

Forklift awareness

Tools

Forklift licence (bonus)

OSH forklift certificate

Job description

Manufacturing Staff - Timber & Pallet Production | Te Rapa

Want steady hours, weekly pay, and an immediate start?

We're looking for reliable, physically fit workers to join a fast-paced timber and pallet manufacturing team in Te Rapa. If you're someone who turns up every day, works hard, and isn't afraid of a bit of sweat and hard mahi, we want to hear from you.

Whether you've worked in manufacturing, construction, labouring, timber processing, or warehousing, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Roles Available

Location: Te Rapa, Hamilton

Shift Options:

• Day Shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm
• Afternoon Shift: 3:00pm - 11:30pm

Pay Rate:

• $24.50 per hour
• Weekly pay
• Immediate start available

What You'll Be Doing

• Manufacturing and assembling timber pallets
• Operating production machinery and equipment
• Handling timber products and materials
• Stacking and preparing products for dispatch
• Maintaining quality standards
• Following health and safety procedures
• Working with a close-knit team to hit production targets

What You Need

• Reliability and a great work ethic
• Physically fit and capable of repetitive lifting
• Comfortable working on your feet all day
• Motivated and ready to work hard
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong focus on safety
• Reliable transport to and from work

Bonus Points If You Have

• Current Forklift Licence with F Endorsement
• Current OSH Forklift Certificate
• Manufacturing or production experience
• Timber, pallet, sawmill, construction, or warehouse experience

What's In It For You

• Immediate start for the right person
• Consistent full-time hours
• Weekly pay
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing work with potential long-term opportunities
• Gain valuable manufacturing skills
• Work for a company that values reliability and hard work

Think you've got what it takes?

Compliance Notes

• Applicants must have the current right to work in New Zealand.
• As per our standard procedures, all candidates must pass a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol screening test.
• Ministry of Justice criminal background checks are part of our standard process, please speak to our team if you need to discuss your application process further.