Seasonal Dispatch & Orchard Operator — Lead & Learn

T&G Global Limited; Alexandra; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

T&G Hinton’s in Alexandra, Central Otago, is seeking a Dispatch Supervisor & Orchard Operator to join our team. This hands-on role blends packhouse dispatch, coolstore and logistics during the busy cherry and stonefruit season, with orchard work in the off-season.

You will coordinate daily dispatch, inventory and transport, load trucks, manage packaging and stock, and guide seasonal staff, with opportunities to develop across two key parts of our operation.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification required or demonstrated operating experience.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities.
• Experience coordinating day-to-day operational activities.
• Good computer skills and understanding of inventory or stock control.
• Ability to prioritise when busy and stay calm under pressure.
• Practical approach to problem solving.
• Commitment to health and safety, food safety and quality.
• Willingness to train and support seasonal employees.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily local and export dispatches and loads.
• Organise products and prepare loads for transport.
• Load trucks and support forklift operations.
• Manage packed fruit, packaging and consumable inventory.
• Coordinate inward fruit trucks and bin movements.
• Monitor coolstore space, temperatures and stock movements.
• Complete dispatch and inventory documentation accurately.
• Troubleshoot stock or dispatch discrepancies.
• Support export compliance requirements.
• Guide and support seasonal team members during peak operations.

Skills

Forklift certification

Organisational skills

Planning skills

Inventory control understanding

Problem solving

Health and safety awareness

Team training/mentoring

Job description

T&G Hinton’s in Alexandra, Central Otago, is seeking a Dispatch Supervisor & Orchard Operator to join our team. This hands-on role blends packhouse dispatch, coolstore and logistics during the busy cherry and stonefruit season, with orchard work in the off-season.

You will coordinate daily dispatch, inventory and transport, load trucks, manage packaging and stock, and guide seasonal staff, with opportunities to develop across two key parts of our operation.