Warehouse Operator

Nestlé; Marton; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vaccinations & health insurance

Discounted Nestlé products

Parental and partner leave

Volunteer leave & sports leave

Job summary

Nestlé Purina in Marton, New Zealand is hiring a proactive Warehouse Operator to join our Supply Chain team. This permanent, full-time role supports finished goods, packaging and raw material warehouses, with flexibility to cover all areas as needed.

You will receive, store and move stock, perform GMP and food safety checks, operate a counterbalance forklift, and work with production and quality teams to keep stock moving safely and on time.

Qualifications

• One year of warehouse experience.
• Experience operating a counterbalance forklift.
• Flexibility to work across finished goods, packaging and raw materials.
• Attention to detail and understanding of stock movements.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and follow site requirements for forklift operation, racking, housekeeping and material handling.
• Receive, check, unload and store raw materials and packaging, and stage materials for production and return unused materials to storage.
• Maintain accurate stock records across all three warehouses, complete cycle counts and report stock discrepancies.
• Handle finished goods movements, storage, picking and dispatch, and support pallet ordering and staging, rework and pigfood movements.
• Work with Production, Warehouse, Planning, Quality and SHE teams to meet daily priorities and maintain efficient material flow.
• Complete quality checks and maintain GMP, food safety, traceability and compliance standards.
• Learn the processes in each warehouse area and provide cover as required.
• Participate in operational reviews and suggest practical improvements to warehouse processes.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift

Warehouse operations

Stock control

Attention to detail

Job description

Hiring Manager: Daphne Pai

At Purina, it's no secret that pets are our passion. It drives everything we do. In fact, our commitment to dogs, cats and their owners has made us a world leader in pet care and we're proud of that. If you share our passion and are looking for a new opportunity and this role is what you’re looking for then we want to hear from you.

Hourly | Location: Marton, New Zealand | Full Time Permanent | 1+ years' experience relevant to this role

Applications close: 13/11/2026

Hiring Manager: Daphne Pai

For more information or confidential enquiries, contact Michelle Brannigan, [e-mail]

Nestlé encourages promotion from within.

Internal Nestlé applicants must hold full New Zealand working rights

Applications should only be submitted after being sighted by your Manager.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a proactive and adaptable Warehouse Operator to join our Supply Chain team at our Marton factory. This permanent, full-time role supports our finished goods, packaging and raw material warehouses, with flexibility to work across all three areas as operational needs require.

From receiving and storing materials to supplying production and dispatching finished goods, you will help keep stock moving safely, accurately and on time.

A Day in the Life

• Work safely and follow site requirements for forklift operation, racking, housekeeping and material handling.
• Receive, check, unload and store raw materials and packaging, and stage materials for production and return unused materials to storage.
• Maintain accurate stock records across all three warehouses, complete cycle counts and promptly report stock discrepancies.
• Handle finished goods movements, storage, picking and dispatch, and support CHEP pallet ordering and staging, rework and pigfood movements.
• Work with Production, Warehouse, Planning, Quality and SHE teams to meet daily priorities and maintain efficient material flow.
• Complete quality checks and maintain good manufacturing practice (GMP), food safety, traceability and compliance standards.
• Learn the processes in each warehouse area and provide cover across finished goods, packaging and raw materials as required.
• Participate in operational reviews and suggest practical ways to improve warehouse processes, reduce waste and support team performance.

What Will Make You Successful

• At least one year of relevant warehouse experience and experience operating a counterbalance forklift.
• A flexible approach and willingness to learn and work across finished goods, packaging and raw material warehouse operations.
• Good attention to detail, with an understanding of stock movements, inventory records and accurate stock counting.
• Experience in food manufacturing or an FMCG environment, with a basic understanding of food safety, traceability and compliance.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with warehouse colleagues, other site teams and external partners.
• A proactive, dependable approach and a strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• The ability to organise daily tasks, work independently and adapt to changing priorities while contributing to a small team.

Benefits

You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.

In addition, we offer:

• Varied career experiences and personalised development support
• Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts
• Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and program
• Paid parental and partner leave
• Purchase Leave Scheme
• Volunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leave
• Discounted Nestlé products

At Purina, it's no secret that pets are our passion. Our vision is to be the world’s most trusted company in enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them. We’re dedicated to improving the health and lifestyle of cats and dogs through quality nutrition and care. Put simply, we believe a healthy pet makes for a happier home and our commitment to dogs, cats and their owners has made us a world leader in pet care.