Warehouse Operator

Open Country Dairy Ltd; Waharoa; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Country Dairy Ltd in Waharoa, Waikato, is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Operator to support receiving, stock movement, picking and dispatching goods in a busy operations team.

You will operate forklifts, scan, record keeping, ensure accuracy above 99%, and uphold health and safety standards while working with production teams.

Experience in warehousing, forklift licence, and basic computer skills are preferred; join a reliable, proactive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse or stores environment preferred.
• Forklift licence or experience.
• Good numeracy and attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills and data entry.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, unloading and storing finished goods and incoming products.
• Picking, preparing and dispatching orders.
• Operating forklifts and other handling equipment safely.
• Supplying materials to production and maintenance.
• Scanning, recording and keeping accurate inventory.
• Checking labels, quantities and documentation.
• Assisting with stocktakes and warehouse duties.
• Maintaining high housekeeping and safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Numeracy

Data entry

Pressure management

Education

High school qualification

Tools

Forklift operation

Microsoft Office

Inventory scanning systems

Job description

Join a hands-on warehouse team where safety, accuracy and teamwork matter.

We’re looking for a reliable and motivated Warehouse Operator to join our Operations team in Waikato.

Reporting to the Regional Warehouse Manager, you’ll support the day-to-day running of the warehouse, including receiving and dispatching products, forklift operation, stock movements, scanning, documentation and supplying materials to production.

What you’ll be doing

• Receiving, unloading and storing finished goods and incoming products
• Picking, preparing and dispatching domestic and export orders
• Operating forklifts and other materials-handling equipment safely
• Supplying materials and ingredients to production
• Completing scanning transactions and maintaining accurate inventory
• Checking product labels, quantities and documentation
• Assisting with stocktakes, cycle counts and general warehouse duties
• Maintaining high housekeeping, hygiene and health and safety standards

What we’re looking for

You’ll be someone who is practical, reliable and comfortable working in a busy warehouse environment.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Warehousing or stores experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• A Fork Hoist Licence, or relevant forklift experience
• Strong attention to detail and accurate numeracy skills
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Confidence with data entry, documentation and record keeping
• The ability to prioritise tasks and work well under pressure
• A strong commitment to health and safety
• A positive, team-focused approach

Experience with product labelling and scanning systems would be an advantage.

Success in this role means helping maintain greater than 99% stock accuracy while ensuring orders are prepared and dispatched accurately and on time.

If you’re looking for a hands-on warehouse role and enjoy being part of a busy operational team, we’d love to hear from you.