T&G Global Hiring for Hawkes Bay Packhouse and Coolstores – Seasonal Opportunities Job at Whakatu Full Time

Recruiting now for the 2023 season!

We’re looking for ‘good apples’ who are keen to join our T&G whānau and be part of our seasonal Packhouse and Coolstore teams for the 2023 export packing season.

We have a variety of packhouse and coolstore opportunities with our Hawkes Bay Postharvest Team across our two facilities based in Whakatu, Hastings for people who are keen to earn and learn more about our fantastic horticulture industry!

Whether you’ve had experience in the industry or you’re keen to muck in and learn – we want to hear from you.

About the position:

We are recruiting for several seasonal roles for our 2023 Export Apple Season including: forklift operators, packhouse team members, quality control etc.

What are we looking for:

• A positive attitude and the willingness to learn new skills
• The ability to do physical work
• A keen eye for detail
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• To be comfortable working at heights
• Punctual and consistent.
• Reliable transport

You do not need any previous experience or skills in horticulture as onsite training is provided!

What’s in it for you:

• A variety of roles and working hours with both day and afternoon/evening shifts available.
• Consistent, non-weather dependent work.
• A fantastic team environment
• On the job training and support from a great team!
• The opportunity to make the Horticulture industry an awesome sustainable career option for you

For over 125 years, T&G Fresh has nourished generations of Kiwis with fresh fruit and vegetables. We grow, pack, market, sell, distribute, and export fresh produce from our own orchards and farms, as well as from over 1,200 Kiwi growers.

Our mindsets are: Do the Mahi, Be Bold, One Team and Take Good Care. Our talented team members embody these mindsets and are passionate about making a difference at T&G.

If this sounds like you, apply now!

Proof of eligibility to work in New Zealand is required for all applicants and any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory drug test and security check.