Wheel Loader Operator — Onsite Role with Career Growth

Waste Management NZ Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Discounted health insurance

Retail discounts

Job summary

Waste Management NZ Limited in Auckland seeks a proactive Wheel Loader Operator to safely operate processing equipment and contribute to efficient production. This full-time, on-site role emphasizes health and safety, accuracy, and teamwork.

You will handle daily tasks from material inspection to machine monitoring, with opportunities for career progression and a supportive, safety-focused culture. A valid forklift OSH certificate and First Aid knowledge are preferred.

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 with ability to lift 20-30 kgs.
• Flexible in days and hours of work.
• Reliable and punctual with own transport.
• Experience in plastics background in material compounding advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate loader and processing equipment safely to meet outputs.
• Complete quality checks and escalate out-of-spec measurements.
• General labour such as sweeping, cleaning, pallet handling per supervisor.
• Maintain machine performance and monitor settings.
• On-site operation of screening equipment and other processes as directed.

Skills

Good communication

Forklift OSH certificate

First Aid certificate

Physically fit

Flexible hours

Reliable and punctual

Plastics background advantageous

Job description

Waste Management NZ Limited in Auckland seeks a proactive Wheel Loader Operator to safely operate processing equipment and contribute to efficient production. This full-time, on-site role emphasizes health and safety, accuracy, and teamwork.

You will handle daily tasks from material inspection to machine monitoring, with opportunities for career progression and a supportive, safety-focused culture. A valid forklift OSH certificate and First Aid knowledge are preferred.