Seasonal Coolstore Forklift Driver- 2026 Season

Seasonal Coolstore Forklift Operator – 2026 season

About the company:

Heartland Fruit is a successful post-harvest business based in the Nelson/Tasman area, which packs and cool stores apples for both local and international markets. We are seeking experienced and skilled Forklift Operators to join our cool stores for our upcoming export season 2026.

About the job:

• Fixed Term Contract during the apple harvest season 2026
• The role includes coolstore loading, container loading, and truck loading/unloading of pallets and orchard bins

To be considered for the role, you should have the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

• A current OSH Forklift certificate and a clear driver's license
• Ability to operate forklifts in cold environments (chillers)
• Ability to safely stack and de-stack 9 bins high (to the height of 7m) in an efficient and timely manner
• Safely operate within racking spaces and/or other confined areas within rooms
• Previous experience driving Reach Trucks, Counterbalance and Diesel/Electric Twin Pallet Handers would be an advantage
• Experience loading containers using the ramps
• Ability to work 6 days a week when required

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly rate and respectful positive work environment
• Free on-site parking and apples

Heartland Fruit operates a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy. All suitable candidates will be subject to pre-employment drug testing along with ongoing workplace testing.

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

------------PLEASE APPLY FROM THE HEARTLAND FRUIT WEBSITE----------------

If interested in the job, you must complete the Heartland Fruit Online Application to apply. Visit our website, "luvya.co.nz", and go to "Work With Us" to complete the application form.