Cold Store Operator

Location: Palmerston North City
Job Type: Permanent
Reference: 200197277_1631150224
Salary: NZ$21 - NZ$24 per hour

Our client holds a nationwide presence from Auckland to Invercargill and is the largest temperature-controlled transport business in New Zealand. With decades of experience and expertise, they are a New Zealand success story, respected for their performance and their modern plants, equipment and use of world-class technology.

AWF are recruiting on our client's behalf, looking for full-time permanent cold store forklift operators for a night shift at their Palmerston North depot. If you have an interest in working in the transport industry this is a great opportunity as there can be support to gaining licences for the right person.

A successful candidate will:

  • Be an experienced forklift operator with F endorsement and OSH certificate
  • Be able to work in a chilled environment with chilled/frozen freight
  • Have great attention to detail and excellent time management
  • Be dedicated to following health and safety practices
  • Be able to understand and follow processes
  • Be hardworking, honest and reliable
  • Have a good standard of fitness

What's in it for you?

  • Work for a well-respected company
  • Security of employment and hours worked
  • A supportive workplace where you will be encouraged to progress if you wish
  • Freight is palletised, not too much heavy lifting
  • Good hours, with potential for overtime (no work on Saturday nights)
  • Discounted health insurance and gym membership

If this sounds like the job for you and you're looking for a positive change, APPLY NOW with an up-to-date CV and two contactable work references.