Forklift Driver- Visy Board Hamilton

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. Visy Board in Hamilton specialise in manufacturing innovative corrugated cardboard packaging solutions using highly automated production machinery. Since opening in May 2018, we have been maximising our manufacturing capabilities to support and distribute high volumes of quality packaging solutions to all big brands across New Zealand.

The opportunity :

We are currently recruiting a Forklift Operator to join our team at Visy Board, 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 :

Benefits :

On offer is a competitive weekly wage with opportunities for overtime, opportunities for career growth, free onsite parking, monthly team BBQ, staff discount card, as well as the opportunity to work with a fun and inclusive team environment.

If this sounds like something you are interested in, please APPLY NOW!

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

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.