About this role
Imagine Tomorrow with Us | Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō At Fonterra Te Mātāpuna, 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.
About us | He kupu mō mātou Our Kauri site was established in 1989 and is Fonterra’s northernmost site. The site produces a range of milk powders, butters, AMF and a range of specialty products. Kauri’s Skim Milk Powder evaporator remains the largest single stage evaporator in NZ!
We are a proud New Zealand Co-operative built by generations of farming whānau. We believe nutritious food is essential to sustain people today, and for future generations to thrive, which is why we challenge ourselves to find new ways to bring our dairy goodness to people around the world.
About the Opportunity | Mō tēnei tūranga 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.
We have an exciting opportunity available for a professional forklift operator to join the team at our Kauri. 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 4x4 Days only 12 Hour shift.
About You | Mōu You will be professional and passionate about what you do, making a positive contribution to our business every day.
You’ll understand the importance of adhering to Standard Operating Procedures to ensure safe and effective product handling and that your team go home safe every day, and working as part of a dedicated and high performing team you will have a strong focus on health and safety.
Your commitment to health and safely along with your ability to work well with others and your good housekeeping and hygiene standards will help you to succeed in this role.
The successful applicant will also have:
- An F endorsed forklift license and current OSH Certificate
- A strong focus on Health and Safety
- A strong focus on High Performing Team Environments
- Bring a great attitude that contributes to continuous improvement
- Food manufacturing experience
- Bar-coding, data entry and racking experience preferred
- Experience driving 5 tonne and electric forklifts
- A continuous improvement focus .
Our Values | Ngā Aura 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 (https://values.fonterra.com/?utm_source=internal+job+ad&utm_medium=job+ad&utm_campaign=imagine+tomorrow&utm_term=&utm_content=values)
Our Commitment to You | Tā mātou oati 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
To learn more, visit Fonterra Careers (https://www.fonterra.com/nz/en/careers.html?utm_campaign=talentacquisition&utm_medium=jobad&utm_source=fonterracareers)
A Career of Opportunities | Ngā Mahi At 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.
Join Us | Tātou Tātou 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.
Together, we're shaping a future of inclusion | He Wāhi mō te Katoa 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 26th October 2026.