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Forklift Operator

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Forklift Operator

Kiwi Lumber

Listed 6 days ago

Listing Description

Location
Masterton, Wellington
Job type
Full time
Duration
Permanent

Description

THE ROLE:

We are currently recruiting for a Forklift Operator to assist with our Operations. Key duties include:

  • Loading and unloading of product.
  • Completing relevant documentation.
  • Forklift maintenance related duties.
  • Assisting the team with other duties as required.

The role has a direct impact on our production levels and quality and therefore plays an important part in the overall success of the mill.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

Ideally you will have:

  • One year's experience driving forklifts. 
  • Experience undertaking manual/physical duties.
  • Sound written and numeracy skills.
  • Basic computer skills.

You'll also have a positive, can-do attitude, with the ability to undertake work in a safe and efficient way to ensure our health and safety, quality standards and production requirements are met.

The hours of work will be Monday to Friday day shift.  Actual hours to be confirmed.  An indicative pay range for this role is $26.90 to $29 depending on your skills and experience. 

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

We offer our employees:

  • Competitive hourly rate with opportunity to increase with production bonus 
  • Retention bonus for all hours worked in first year 
  • Ongoing training, development and promotion opportunities 
  • Health checks and flu vaccines (optional) 
  • Free / subsidised medical insurance (optional) 
  • Staff Referral Scheme - successful nomination and receive $1000

 

If you want to be supported in developing your career and rewarded for what you do, then make the move to Kiwi Lumber!

Application details

5810

Reference #: 2026-0093

Kiwi Lumber

Gillian    Ward

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Gillian    Ward

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Kiwi Lumber

Kiwi lumber is a proud local employer of choice and finding the right role and career path is an important journey. If you have any questions please email our Group HR Advisor, Lucie.Thomson@kiwilumber.co.nz, who is happy to assist you.
Kiwi Lumber is a privately owned, growing and progressive sawmilling company marketing Radiata Pine to the USA, Australia, Europe, Asia and New Zealand markets. The group consists of four modern sawmills located in Masterton, Dannevirke, Putaruru & Gisborne, employing over 340 staff across our four sites.

Kiwi Lumber value their family and provide multiple benefits, such as production bonus; company clothing account; discounted packets of timber and firewood; ANZ banking discounts; profit share; staff referral scheme payment; annual flu vaccine; excess sick leave payout; site shouts. If you want to be supported in developing your career and rewarded for what you do, then make the move to Kiwi Lumber!

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