Reach Forklift Driver

Bakels Edible Oils NZ; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted medical insurance

Superannuation scheme

Job summary

Bakels Edible Oils NZ is seeking a Reach Forklift Driver to operate forklifts and manage order dispatch in our Tauranga warehouse on a rotating shift pattern. You’ll contribute to on-time deliveries and keep accurate location records as you move finished goods through the warehouse.

You’ll need a minimum of 2 years’ experience with reach trucks, experience using an RF scanner, a keen eye for detail, and clear, positive communication.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience operating a reach forklift.
• Experience using an RF Scanner.
• High level of accuracy and a keen eye for detail.
• Clear and positive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operating Forklifts and Reach Trucks safely and efficiently.
• Accurately picking and dispatching orders for our customers.
• Transferring finished goods to the warehouse and ensuring accurate location records are kept.
• Welcome incoming goods with a discerning eye, making sure everything that enters is in top-notch condition.

Skills

Reach forklift operation

Clear and positive communication

Attention to detail

Tools

RF Scanner

Job description

Are you a Reach Forklift Driver who knows your way around a warehouse and takes pride in getting things done?

We’re on the hunt for a Reach Forklift Allowance to join our warehouse whanau. In this role, you'll make sure everything in the warehouse is on point, so our customers get their orders on time and in perfect condition. You'll be working with a fun and supportive team, so a good sense of humour is a must. Plus, you'll get all the training and growth opportunities you need to succeed!

Shift pattern: Rotating roster – 2 days (6:00 am to 6:00 pm) / 2 nights (6:00 pm to 6:00 am) and 4 days off.

What you'll be doing:

Operating Forklifts and Reach Trucks safely and efficiently.

Accurately picking and dispatching orders for our customers.

Transferring finished goods to the warehouse and ensuring accurate location records are kept.

Welcome incoming goods with a discerning eye, making sure everything that enters is in top-notch condition.

What you'll bring:

A minimum of 2 years of experience operating a reach forklift.

Experience using an RF Scanner.

High level of accuracy and a keen eye for detail.

Clear and positive communication skills.

The Company:

Bakels Edible Oils specialises in manufacturing plant and animal-based oils and fats, that are the value-adding ingredients behind some of some of New Zealand’s most iconic brands. Deeply rooted in our DNA is our strong family culture and our desire to formulate the best place to work for our people. We’re in this for good. One team, all together for a better world. Bringing the right talent into our team, that align with our core values (Integrity, Respect and Dedication) is vital to our success.

What’s in this for me?

Be part of a supportive, fun, and high-performing warehouse team.

Opportunity to grow and develop with on-the-job training.

Work in a company that values its people and their contribution.

Competitive pay and rotating roster that gives you regular blocks of time off.

Discounted medical insurance and a superannuation scheme to support your future.

This isn’t your average warehouse job—it’s a chance to be part of something special. We're all about ensuring our products get to our customers smoothly, and we need your skills to make it happen.So, if you’re up for the challenge, why not join us?

Applications close 22 September 2026. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date.

Candidates must be able to pass pre-employment substance tests.