
Forklift Operator
Rotorua Forest Haulage
Listing Description
Description
Forklift Operator – Rotorua Forest Haulage
Rotorua Forest Haulage is on the lookout for a skilled Forklift Operator to join our supportive team at a local sawmill in Taupo. We operate a fleet of mobile plant machinery, including 12 to 14-tonne forklifts, and are proud to be part of New Zealand’s thriving forestry sector.
Your primary responsibility will be to:
- Load timber packets from the sawmill outfeed
- Transfer timber onto kiln trolleys for drying
- Ensure precision and care to minimise product damage
- Attention to detail is crucial in this role, as the quality of the timber must be preserved throughout the process.
What We’re Looking For: We ideally seek an experienced forklift operator, but we’re also open to training the right candidate who is mechanically minded and has experience operating heavy machinery.
Shift Pattern: Tuesday to Friday - 7am to 3:30 pm Saturday 10 to 12 hour day
Sunday, Monday days off
To be successful, you’ll need to:
- Be drug-free (pre-employment drug testing is mandatory)
- Hold or have previously held an OSH forklift certificate
- Have relevant experience (12-tonne forklift experience preferred but not essential)
- Be a reliable problem-solver who can work independently
- Understand the importance of your role in a production line
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly rates
- On-the-job training and ongoing support
- Opportunities for overtime
- This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a close-knit team working at the heart of New Zealand’s forestry industry.
You must be prepared to undergo a pre-employment drug test as we have zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol in the workplace
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
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Application details
Apply online for this role or contact Keiran Whittington for more information.






