Wheel Loader Operator

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Auckland; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Career progression

Job summary

WM New Zealand is seeking a Loader Operator to run processing equipment safely and efficiently, meeting production targets while maintaining quality.

You will support a safety-first culture, perform daily maintenance, and assist with other plant processes as directed by supervision. This role requires a NZ work visa/residency or NZ citizenship and a reliability‑driven, hands‑on approach.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills verbal and written.
• Forklift OSH certificate, F endorsement or experience desirable.
• First Aid certificate or knowledge, with health and safety awareness.
• Physically fit and able to lift 20-30 kgs across shift.
• Flexible in days and hours; reliable and punctual with own transport.
• Plastics background in material compounding advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate processing equipment safely to meet output targets.
• Carry out daily quality checks and escalate out-of-spec results.
• Perform general labour including cleaning, pallets, and minor maintenance.
• Inspect materials for cleanliness and correct processing type.
• Monitor machine performance and label finished goods correctly.
• Support safety-first culture and assist with other processes as required.

Skills

Forklift OSH cert

First Aid cert

Good communication

Physically fit

Reliability

Job description

Company Description

About Us

Let’s take care of work that matters - people, place and purpose. From roads to recycling to reporting, everyone at WM New Zealand (WM) helps take care of our people, protect our whenua and support our communities.

We’re more than waste management – we’re problem solvers, innovators, and hands‑on doers. Every one of us, whether behind the wheel, on the tools, or shaping strategy behind the scenes, is helping build a better Aotearoa.

We all pull together on this waka and if you want work that matters, with people who’ve got your back, you’re in the right place.

Job Description

About the role

Loader Operator is responsible to operate all processing equipment and plant in a safe and efficient manner ensuring optimum outputs are achieved. Undertake all and any other duties as tasked by shift supervisor, production manager or factory manager.

This key operational role will require someone who is motivated and diligent with the ability to analyse issues critically and optimise outcomes. It is also essential that you are fully committed to Health and Safety, follow prescribed policies and procedures, drive a positive culture and lead by example.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensure all paperwork and quality checks are carried out correctly and any out of spec measurements are escalated accordingly
• General labour as required, including sweeping, cleaning or assisting other staff or fixing pallets or other operations as required by the supervisor.
• Ensure production process meets plan and process non‑conformances are addressed.
• Inspect materials prior to processing to see they are clean & free of contaminants and is the correct type to be processed.
• Monitoring machine performance & settings to maintain optimum performance.
• Finished goods to be clearly marked & labelled with the correct description to be stored.
• Participate in the company’s safety‑first culture that supports continuous HSEQ, improvement and risk management compliance.
• Perform all required daily service and maintenance of machinery and operate in a safe and efficient manner.
• On site operation of the screen, ensuring the screen is clean, maintained and operates free of product jams
• Assist onsite with the operation of other processes as required by the Supervisor, in line with skills and training.

Qualifications

About you

• Good communication skills verbal and written.
• Forklift OSH certificate, F endorsement or experience highly desirable.
• First Aid certificate or knowledge, coupled with a strong health and safety awareness.
• Physically fitand ability to comfortably lift 20-30 kgs across the shift.
• Flexible in approach to days and hours of work.
• Reliable andpunctualhave own means of transport.
• Exposure to having worked in a plastics background in material compounding will be advantageous.

Additional Information

What is in it for me?

We offer a competitive salary, career progression, access to discounted health insurance and a variety of retail products for you and your family to enjoy just to name a few!

You will also be part of a great team committed to providing a comprehensive one-stop service to meet a broad range of facility, waste, recycling and industrial needs of our clients.

Additional information

WM is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces.

You must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa/residency or NZ citizenship.