Seasonal Forklift Operator 2026/2027

About the role

We employ a team of three forklift drivers during the cherry export packing season. The positions start between mid-late November and mid-December. Work goes through until the completion of the cherry export season which is generally late January / early February.

As a forklift operator you will be working in and around the packhouse unloading and loading fruit trailers, pre-cooling fruit, completing bin cards, ensuring bins are correctly placed in the cool stores, feeding fruit to the packing line and ensuring product security is not compromised. There will also be unloading delivery trucks and loading dispatch trucks. Our forklift operators do not sit on a forklift all day and when you are not operating a forklift, you are required to undertake other general packhouse duties.

The role requires you to be able to work flexible hours, particularly in the high season December to February.

We Offer:

• A guaranteed minimum of 32 hours per week.

• Seasonal Fixed Term Employment agreements.

• A range of accommodation.

• A great team environment.

• Payment by hourly rate.

• If you work in the role until the end of the cherry packing season, we pay an End of Season Bonus.

Job Requirements

• A current NZ OSH Forklift license with 'F' endorsement

• Experience operating a forklift in a workplace

• Teamwork

• A positive can-do attitude and self-motivation

• Reliability and punctuality

• Attention to detail

• The ability to work long hours

If this sounds like you and you would like to join a great team for the upcoming cherry summer season then click “Apply now”.

We do require a CV as part of the application process. Please make sure your CV is up to date and in English. We don't need anything formal or fancy - we want to learn about your previous work experience, where it was, duties you performed and the time frames of the position. If you have are from overseas and have undertaken any paid work in NZ - please also include these details in your CV.