Production Forklift Operator - Night Shift

Listed 15 days Ago
Wineworks
Manufacturing - Other

 About the role

We’re looking for a motivated and skilled individual to join our Night Shift Production Team at our wine bottling plant located in Onehunga, Auckland. As part of our fast-paced, high-volume environment using a variety of MHE including counterbalance, high reach forklift and you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of goods through the plant.

As a Production Forklift Operator, you will play an essential part of our Night Shift operations. You’ll be responsible for moving dry goods and finished products within the warehouse and production areas, operating forklifts safely and effectively. The role will contribute to the smooth running of this busy department by maintaining positive relationships with other team members, through identifying ways to improve processes and by maintaining a clean and tidy workspace. 

Shift Time: 10:00pm to 6:30am, Sunday to Thursday 

Key responsibilities include: 

  • Receipting, putting away
  • Supporting efficient daily operations and contributing to team goals 
  • Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised workspace 

Our 20,000-pallet, satellite-racked warehouse requires a high level of competency in the following: 

  • Operating high Reach Trucks with confidence and accuracy 
  • Using semi-automated shuttle vehicles 
  • Working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) 

Skills & experience 

· Full Forklift Licence essential. Experience with high reach is required. 

· Previous experience in a high-volume Warehouse/Distribution Centre environment advantageous.  

· High degree of physical fitness – including the ability to lift to 16kg repeatedly.  

· The right to work in New Zealand (Citizen or Resident) 

· Able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.  

· A great attitude and willingness to succeed 

About the company 

WineWorks is a passionate and driven team of experts supporting New Zealand’s winemakers. With plants in Auckland, Hawke’s Bay and Marlborough, we provide our country’s winemakers with world-class technology, expansive facilities, and exceptional services. 

We’re sustainability focused! We are committed to minimising our impact on the environment and climate.  

How to apply  

Click the Apply button or you can apply via wineworks.co.nz/careers and submit the online application form with a current CV. Find out more about our company, what we care about and how we do things at www.wineworks.co.nz 

Skills & Experience

 Full Forklift Licence  Experience with high reach is essential.

 Previous experience in a Warehouse/Distribution fast paced environment advantageous. 

 The right to work in New Zealand (Citizen or Resident)