McCain Foods is seeking a Forklift Driver for a full-time role in their Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand coldstore. This on-site job involves moving palletised food products in a chilly warehouse, working a roster of 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off. Earn NZD $25–$30/hour, depending on experience. A current OSH certificate and driver’s licence are required, but freshers with a solid work ethic can be trained. This gig’s a ripper for keeping Timaru’s food supply chain humming, lah.
About McCain Foods
McCain Foods, a global leader in frozen foods, runs a bustling plant in Timaru, Canterbury, producing chips and other goodies for New Zealand and beyond. With a focus on quality and sustainability, their 24/7 operation employs a tight-knit crew. It’s a cracking spot to grow in logistics and food production.
Job Title
Forklift Driver Coldstore
Responsibilities
- Operate forklifts to shift palletised food at 1–6 meters high.
- Store products safely in a racked coldstore, no slip-ups.
- Use warehouse management systems for accurate stock tracking.
- Complete cycle counts and stock checks with precision.
- Keep the coldstore clean and organized, no mess, lah.
- Follow strict health and safety rules in a chilly setting.
- Work 12-hour shifts: 2 days (7am–7pm), 2 nights (7pm–7am).
- Team up with shift managers and eight attendants for smooth ops.
- Handle moderate lifting, up to 15kg, as needed.
- Report equipment or stock issues to supervisors quickly.
- Support 24/7 plant production with a can-do vibe.
- Pitch in with cleaning or extra tasks during shifts.
- Stay alert to avoid accidents in tight warehouse spaces.
- Join training for safety or system updates.
- Uphold McCain’s customer-first and quality focus.
Requirements
Education
Current OSH certificate required; no degree needed.
Experience
2 years of experience in a similar role..
Skills
- Steady hands for safe forklift operation in cold stores.
- Reliable, ready for 12-hour day and night shifts.
- Team player, syncing with a small warehouse crew.
- Strong communicator, reporting issues clearly.
- Organized, keeping stock records spot-on.
- Physically fit for lifting up to 15kg.
Knowledge
- Basic forklift operation know-how or eager to learn, lah.
- Familiar with coldstore safety and food handling rules.
- Understands warehouse management systems or learns fast.
- Gets Timaru’s food production and logistics vibe.
- Knows health and safety practices in chilly settings.
Applicant Location
This job is on-site at McCain Foods, Washdyke Flat Road, Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand. Candidates must have legal work rights in New Zealand (no sponsorship) and a current New Zealand driver’s licence.
Application Procedure
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