We are looking for an experienced forklift driver to work inside a busy onion packhouse during the onion exporting season. This is a seasonal full‐time job.
Schedule & Compensation
* Early March – August (5 months)
* 7:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday
* Approx. 40 hours per week; weekend work as required, Saturdays may be necessary.
* $26–$30 per hour (+ 8 % holiday pay), paid based on experience.
* Approximately 15 min drive from Ashburton.
Job Tasks
* Stack and move large produce bins using a forklift.
* Load/unload trucks and shipping containers.
* Remove stacks of packed product from packing machinery.
* Assist packhouse staff with daily clean‐up and other tasks as required.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Valid forklift operating licence and previous forklift driving experience.
* Ability to lift up to 25 kg and comfortable working in a dusty, non‐heated environment.
* Right to work in New Zealand (Working Holiday Visa, residency or NZ/AUS citizenship).
* It can be a high‐pressure environment and requires a lot of multi‐tasking.
Apply online here: https://form.jotform.com/231976924023055
Farmhands is a Christchurch‐based recruitment company that specialises exclusively in farm roles. We enjoy helping this onion farm to find workers for their annual exporting season.
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