Warehouse Operator: Forklift Certified, Detail-Driven Team

Open Country Dairy; Waharoa; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Country Dairy is seeking a practical Warehouse Operator to join our Waikato operations team. The role focuses on receiving, storing and dispatching products, operating forklifts, and maintaining accurate inventory while following strict health and safety standards.

You’ll work in a busy environment supporting production, stock movements and documentation, with emphasis on teamwork and reliable, detail‑driven performance. Weekday shifts with opportunities for longer hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Warehousing or stores experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Forklift operation

Fork Hoist Licence

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Health & safety

Teamwork

Job description

Open Country Dairy is seeking a practical Warehouse Operator to join our Waikato operations team. The role focuses on receiving, storing and dispatching products, operating forklifts, and maintaining accurate inventory while following strict health and safety standards.

You’ll work in a busy environment supporting production, stock movements and documentation, with emphasis on teamwork and reliable, detail‑driven performance. Weekday shifts with opportunities for longer hours as needed.