Position Title: Night Shift Coldstore Forklift Driver
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Hastings
Requisition ID: *****
About The Role
We're looking for a reliable and safety-focused Forklift Driver to join our Coldstore Team at our Hastings site.
In this hands-on role, you'll be responsible for the safe and accurate movement, storage, and dispatch of materials in our Coldstore, ensuring smooth operations between our production and storage areas.
The ideal candidate will be dependable, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and possess the ability to work safely and efficiently independently, and as part of a team in a busy manufacturing environment.
You'll be working fixed hours; Wednesday 11pm–5am, then 5pm-5am Thursday to Saturday.
What You'll Be Doing
Safely load and unload trucks and move materials to correct Coldstore locations
Accurately scan and record inventory to maintain up-to-date stock information
Ensure correct bulk materials are available for production on time
Complete forklift checks, cleaning, and general warehouse duties as required
Follow all Health & Safety, Quality, and Compliance procedures
Support training of new operators and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
What You'll Need To Be Successful
Proven forklift experience and a current OSH Forklift Licence
Strong focus on safety, accuracy, and teamwork
Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated with a positive attitude
Good communication and problem-solving skills
Team player with excellent attendance
Comfortable working in a cold environment
Able to work effectively with minimal supervision
What's In It For You
Night Shift Allowance on top of your hourly wage
Access to innovative Leadership & Development programs
Immediate Life Insurance and Income Protection cover
Fully subsidised Health Insurance Plan
Matched KiwiSaver contributions up to 4%
Fun team culture with BBQs, events, and bi-annual celebrations
Free and confidential Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
If you're dependable, detail-oriented, and enjoy working as part of a supportive and hard-working team, we'd love to hear from you.
The McCain Experience
We are McCain.
This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value.
Your contributions play a vital role in our success.
Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another.
Here, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive.
Join us and experience why we're better together.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer.
As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work.
We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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Job Family: Manufacturing; Supply Chain & Logistics
Division: ANZ
Department: Hastings Warehouse and Coldstore
Location(s): NZ - New Zealand : Hawke's Bay : Hastings
Company: McCain Foods (NZ) Limited
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