Seasonal Forklift Operator – Cherry Packing NZ – 32h+ Bonus

Suncrest Orchard; Cromwell Community; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed 32 hours/week

Seasonal fixed term

Accommodation options

Team environment

Hourly pay

End of Season Bonus

Job summary

Suncrest Orchard in Cromwell, NZ, is seeking a Seasonal Forklift Operator for the cherry export packing season. You will operate a forklift in the packhouse, unload and load trailers, assist with pre-cooling, and manage bin cards while supporting other packhouse tasks.

Flexibility for long December–February hours is essential. The role offers a guaranteed minimum of 32 hours per week, seasonal fixed-term employment, accommodation options, a supportive team environment, and an end-of-season bonus

Qualifications

• NZOSH forklift license with F endorsement.
• Experience operating a forklift in a workplace.

Responsibilities

• Unload/load fruit trailers around the packhouse.
• Pre-cool fruit and manage bin cards.
• Place bins in cool stores and feed packing line.
• Assist with other packhouse duties and tolerate long hours.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reliability

Punctuality

Job description

Suncrest Orchard in Cromwell, NZ, is seeking a Seasonal Forklift Operator for the cherry export packing season. You will operate a forklift in the packhouse, unload and load trailers, assist with pre-cooling, and manage bin cards while supporting other packhouse tasks.

Flexibility for long December–February hours is essential. The role offers a guaranteed minimum of 32 hours per week, seasonal fixed-term employment, accommodation options, a supportive team environment, and an end-of-season bonus