Warehouse Equipment Operator (Forklift) - Food Factory

Danone; Balclutha; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Free life insurance

Flu vaccination

Onsite car parking

Product discounts

Gym and cafe discounts

Annual Bonus Scheme

4% Kiwisaver contribution

Parental leave 26 weeks

Employee Share Subscription Plan

Job summary

Danone Nutricia NZ is seeking an Equipment Operator (Warehouse) to join our Dairy Factory in Balclutha. You will be part of the Production team, supporting the processing of raw milk into infant formula and delivering high-quality products to consumers each day.

This permanent full-time role operates on a rotating shift roster (2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off) and involves heavy lifting. Candidates should have experience operating factory machinery, GMP knowledge, a forklift licence, and a strong

Qualifications

• Experience operating factory machinery, preferably in the food industry.
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and a strong Health & Safety and Quality focus.
• Understanding of hygiene requirements in a food manufacturing plant, ideally within a High Care environment.
• A current forklift licence and demonstrated experience safely operating forklifts in a manufacturing, warehousing, or production environment.
• Strong attention to detail, the ability to work shifts, and a commitment to being a team player.

Responsibilities

• Support the processing of raw milk into infant formula.
• Deliver high-quality products to consumers day after day.
• Work rotating shift roster: 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off.

Skills

Factory machinery experience

GMP knowledge

Health & Safety focus

Hygiene understanding

Forklift licence

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Danone Nutricia NZ is seeking an Equipment Operator (Warehouse) to join our Dairy Factory in Balclutha. You will be part of the Production team, supporting the processing of raw milk into infant formula and delivering high-quality products to consumers each day.

This permanent full-time role operates on a rotating shift roster (2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off) and involves heavy lifting. Candidates should have experience operating factory machinery, GMP knowledge, a forklift licence, and a strong