FORKLIFT OPERATOR WANTED – SUMMER JOB IN CROMWELL 
Location: Cromwell, Central Otago, New Zealand
Season: Summer 25/26 (December - February)
Job Type: Casual, Seasonal Work

Skilled with a forklift and keen to keep our packhouse running smoothly?
Join our team and play a crucial role in moving fruit bins safely and maintaining workflow.

About the Role

As a Forklift Operator, you’ll handle the loading, unloading, and movement of fruit bins within the packhouse. You’ll also assist with minor admin duties to help keep production and stock records accurate.

What the job involves:

• Safely loading and unloading fruit bins from trucks and trailers

• Moving and arranging bins for storage or processing

• Performing daily equipment checks and reporting maintenance issues

• Inspecting bins to prevent damage and maintain quality

• Keeping the work area clean and organised

• Assisting with light administrative tasks, such as bin tracking and record updates

• Follow all safety protocols at all times

• From peak season on, working either early morning shifts (~6:00 am start) or late afternoon/evening shifts

What We’re Looking For

You are reliable, safety-conscious, and organised. Experience with forklifts is preferred, but the right mindset and willingness to learn are most important.

You are:

• Hold a valid NZ forklift licence

• Experienced in operating a forklift (preferred)

• Physically able to enter/exit the forklift frequently and perform light manual tasks

• Organised and able to prioritise effectively

• Comfortable with basic administrative duties

• A good communicator and team player

• Detail-oriented with strong safety awareness

What You’ll Get

• 💵 Competitive pay – reflecting experience, teamwork and reliability

• 🎁 Performance bonus – rewarding those who stay the season with strong attendance and high performance. 

• 🏭 Work in a structured packhouse environment

• 🌏 Work with a diverse, international team

• 💬 Supportive environment – ideas welcomed and training provided

• 🕒 Shift options during peak season – work either mornings or late afternoons

Join Us!

Spots for Forklift Operators fill quickly — apply now to secure your summer role!

Keep production moving, ensure quality and gain valuable hands-on experience in a busy packhouse!