Forklift Drivers Wanted!
Locations: Hamilton, Te Awamutu, Hautapu, Morrinsville, Waitoa, Waharoa & Lichfield
Drake is currently seeking motivated and reliable Forklift Drivers with a valid OSH & F Endorsement to work at a large, well-established dairy manufacturing sites.
Please note, these are temporary/seasonal positions, ideal for candidates looking to gain valuable industry experience, earn great money, and potentially take the first step into a long-term career. Whether you're looking for steady seasonal work or a foot in the door to the dairy industry, this is your chance to get involved!
We welcome applications from candidates in the Waikato Region.
Key Dates:
- Recruitment Process: We are recruiting now, including screening, interviews, registration, and pre-employment checks. Successful candidates will be placed into our talent pool as part of the ready-to-go team for the season.
- Start Date: Immediate
What We're Looking For:
- Reliable transport to and from work
- A Full License
- F Endorsement
- Valid OSH Certificate
- Forklift Driving Experience
- Physically fit and able to lift 15 - 25kg
- A strong commitment to Health & Safety
- Able to work different shifts, including days and nights, and potentially on short notice
- Able to pass a pre-employment drug and medical test
- No criminal convictions
- Minimum of 2 recent work references required
Skills & Experience:
- Previous factory, production, warehouse or dairy manufacturing experience preferred
- Forklift experience
- Current OSH Forklift Certificate and F Endorsement
- Strong communication skills and a teamwork mindset
- High attention to detail and quality
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable with standing for long periods and repetitive tasks if needed
- Reliable, punctual and committed to completing your shifts
What You'll Be Doing:
As a Temporary Forklift Driver, you'll play an important role in keeping the site operating efficiently, safely and to a high standard.
Your daily duties may include:
- Operating forklifts safely and efficiently around the site
- Moving and storing product, materials and equipment
- Loading and unloading goods
- Operating and monitoring production machinery and processes
- Packing, stacking and labelling products to exact specifications
- Quality checking finished products
- Completing production records and paperwork accurately
- Cleaning equipment and maintaining a hygienic work environment
- Following standard operating procedures and Health & Safety requirements
- Reporting hazards, incidents or equipment faults to supervisors promptly
- Working collaboratively as part of a busy production team
Why Register with Us?
- Competitive hourly rates
- Variety of shifts available - flexibility is key!
- Opportunity to work with a well-established company in the dairy industry
- Supportive and inclusive team culture
- Fast-paced, hands-on work environment
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience within the food manufacturing industry
How to Apply:
If you're a hardworking and reliable Forklift Driver, looking for an opportunity in the dairy industry, we want to hear from you! Click Apply Now with your updated CV.
Please note:
Applications must be submitted online only. Due to high interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.