Forklift Driver- Visy Board Hamilton

The opportunity :

Seeking a Forklift Operator to join our team at Visy Board, Rukuhia, Hamilton. This is a permanent full- time position working dayshift, Monday to Friday. Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to :

• Operate in accordance with site safety standards and procedures, ensuring all codes of practices are followed.
• Ensure all equipment and PME’s are checked daily, reporting any faults.
• Pallet handling, including maintaining pallet supply, loading and unloading of pallets from production lines and transport provider.
• Order picking, scanning, stacking, and staging of product for despatch.
• Use of electronic inventory management tools such as scanners and tablets.
• Isolate, label and report any defective product to supervisor, transfer to rework if required.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping and HSE standards in accordance with company policy and procedures.

What you will bring to the team :

As our new Forklift Operator, you will have previous experience operating forklift machinery within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will be a reliable team player, who has a positive attitude, with a strong work ethic. You have excellent communication skills and process a strong focus on Health, Safety and Environmental practices. Along with the following :

• Hold of a current Forklift Operator License and a F endorsed is essential.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Computer Literate.
• Ability to adapt within a fast paced, ever-changing environment.
• Good attention to detail and an eye for accuracy.
• Be capable of time management ensuring deadlines are met.

What You’ll Love About Visy :

When you join Visy, you’re joining a team that values you. Here’s what we offer :

• Career Growth :  Opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• Work-Life Balance :  Enjoy a dayshift roster. Employee Assistance Program and support tools.
• Perks :  Competitive hourly rate, Staff Benefit Card for discounts at various retailers, discounts on health insurance, travel and safety gear.

About Visy :

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years, we've grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations –predominately in Australia and New Zealand.

We believe materials are not recycled until they’ve been made into new products. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals from households and businesses, and locally remanufacture them back into new, sustainable packaging. From cardboard boxes, water bottles and jam jars to food and beverage cans, we are using recycled content to power Australia and New Zealand’s food and beverage packaging industry.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future!

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol ­testing).

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

Please note only applicants with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.