Forklift Driver

Forklift Driver - Trainee

Date Published

24-Dec-2025

Advertising Ends

04-Jan-2026

ID#

14481

Role Type

Manufacturing

Work Type

Permanent Full-Time

Workplace Type

On-site

Country

New Zealand

Location

Bay of Plenty District

Our Co-operative

Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō | Imagine Tomorrow with Us

At Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves.

Whether you're early in your career or ready for your next step, Fonterra offers a unique opportunity to grow with a global dairy co-operative that values care, collaboration, and contribution.

Owned by New Zealand dairy farmers and supported by a dedicated team, we are all working together to create a better future. Imagine tomorrow with us, where your career can grow, and you can create positive change.

He kupu mō mātou | About us

A full time permanent opportunity at our Tauranga Port Stores DC. When our products are ready to ship, we are supported by our team of professional forklift drivers. With safety, customer service and quality at the forefront, their role is crucial in ensuring that we keep our dairy products moving around New Zealand and the world.

Mōu | About You

We will offer you a varied role where no two days are the same.

Ideally you will have:

• An F endorsed forklift license and current OSH Certificate.
• Solid forklift experience working in a warehouse or distribution centre environment.
• A good dose of physical strength as our products can weigh up to 25kg.
  A strong focus on Health and Safety.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity available for a professional forklift operator to join the team at our Tauranga Port DC. You will need to be passionate about what you do, and you will be future focused on making a positive contribution to our business every day.

Key responsibilities include:

• Loading and unloading pallets to ensure they are stored correctly.
• Picking/packing and sending products to the correct location efficiently and accurately.
• Effective fleet management.
• Stock quality management.

This is a permanent opportunity. The roster pattern is Monday - Friday

Ngā Aura | Our Values

At Fonterra, our values of Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts, are for everyone – no matter your background, identify or experience. These values guide us in delivering exceptional outcomes for our farmers, customers, communities, and each other. Discover how your values align with ours by taking our Values Quiz

Tā mātou oati | Our Commitment to You

We care for our people globally. Our comprehensive benefits support your well-being, development, and work-life balance:

• Fair and equitable pay
• Health and well-being programs (medical, mental health support)
• Professional development opportunities
• Career growth support
• Work-life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible)
• Employee recognition
• Support for community involvement and cultural connection

Ngā Mahi | A Career of Opportunities

At Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, we are inspired by purpose and guided by our principles and values. Together, we create goodness for generations and make a global impact at a local level. As part of our Co-operative, you are an everyday creator, imagining what Fonterra, dairy, and you can be here.

Tātou Tātou | Join Us

Does this sound good to you? Come join our whānau - bring your whole self, and let's solve for better together.

You, me, us together, Tātou, tātou.

He Wāhi mō te Katoa | Together, we're shaping a future of inclusion.

Inclusion is key to our Co-operative. We're building a team that reflects the diverse world we live in, believing it drives better decisions and innovation.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds (ethnicities, genders, identities, orientations, ages, abilities, neurotypes, cultures, religions).

Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply; we value your potential and growth.

If you face accessibility issues or need accommodations during the process, please contact your recruiter. We ensure fair participation, allowing you to be at your best. Tātou, tātou.

Applications close at midnight on 4th Jan.