ZIWI Looking for Forklift Operator – Dayshift at Napier, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand Full Time

ZIWI Limited is recognised as a leading pet nutrition company and is setting the standard globally using only NZ locally sourced natural and free-range ingredients. We have a passionate and dedicated team who are incredibly proud of the products we make and love sharing them globally.

ZIWI is experiencing a sustained period of high growth and investment, and with people at the core of our success, we are seeking an experienced forklift operator to assist with the day to day stock movement within our super kitchen at Awatoto.

You will work closely with the wider Warehouse, Logistics and Production teams to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the site, including the cold store with temperatures ranging from -5°c to -12 °c. This role works to a roster – day shift 6am to 6pm – 4 days on followed by 4 days off.

You will take responsibility for receiving of inwards goods, product storage and dispatch of products from the loading docks. Experience using reach trucks would be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• correctly handling product and accurately locating into racks using on-board scanning and ABEL WMS system.
• timely & accurate delivery of pallets to production staging area when requested via the ABEL WMS system.
• timely internal movements/transfers of pallets to maintain the cold store at optimum capacity.
• support a culture of continuous improvement within the workplace
• complete cycle-counts, inventory and compliance checklists to meet process controls.

What we are looking for:

• Is reliable, punctual and a positive influence within the warehouse team and ZIWI
• minimum 2 years proven experience operating forklifts
• put-away and order-picking experience using on-board forklift scanning and WMS – meat products handling and products batching an advantage
• Basic understanding of cold-chain, food safety and hygiene requirements
• A strong focus and commitment to Health & Safety at all times
• A current forklift licence with F Endorsement
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy with good written and arithmetic literacy.
• Be familiar with and have a good basic computer literacy
• A reasonable level of fitness with the ability to lift to 20kg & stand for extended periods

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dynamic, rapidly growing business with a global footprint. Our K.I.W.I values of Kindness (Manaaki), Integrity (Pono) Will (Pūkeke) and Ingenuity (Auahatanga) ensure that we are an organisation where you can feel that you are respected, surrounded with honesty and hardworking kaimahi with the support to grow and develop. If that sounds like a place where you can see your skills and experience will be valued, we encourage you to apply now!

All applicants must have current NZ residency or a valid work visa to apply and will be required to undergo a pre-employment Criminal Check, Medical Check and Drug and alcohol screening as part of ZIWI’s commitment to a drug and alcohol-free workplace.