Forklift Supervisor - Binstores
Description
Help drive the success of New Zealand's apple industry by leading the movement of premium fruit through our binstore network.
At Mr Apple, we're looking for an experienced Forklift Supervisor to join us on a unique 12-month fixed-term opportunity. You'll spend approximately seven months leading forklift operations in our Binstores team before transitioning to one of our orchards for the remainder of the term, gaining valuable cross-functional experience and a broader understanding of our business.
What You’ll Be Doing
You'll play a key role in ensuring fruit moves safely and efficiently through our post-harvest operation while supporting team performance and operational success.
• Operating a forklift for the movement and storage of fruit bins
• Coordinating fruit treatments, storage activities and inventory control
• Maintaining accurate inventory records and traceability information
• Working with transport, production and receiving teams to optimise fruit flow
• Supporting and guiding team members to achieve operational goals
• Promoting a strong health and safety culture across the site
What You'll Bring
• Proven forklift operating experience
• Computer literacy and record management skills
• Leadership or team coordination experience
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to health, safety and quality standards
What We Offer
• A unique 12-month fixed-term role spanning both Binstores and Orchard operations
• Forklift training and licence support where required
• A supportive team culture with opportunities to broaden your industry knowledge
If you're looking for variety, responsibility and the opportunity to grow your career within New Zealand's apple industry, we'd love to hear from you.
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Basics
First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Location
Short answers (3)
- Preferred First Name optional
- Do you have a disability, injury, health conditions (such as epilepsy, low/high blood pressure, vertigo etc), notifiable infectious disease (such as Hepatitis, HIV, Tuberculosis etc), or take any medication that might affect your ability to do your job safely?
- Please provide details of any convictions: optional
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- Are you a current or previous Mr Apple employee?
- Where did you hear about this job?
- Eligibility to work in NZ: To apply for a role with Mr Apple, you must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. Please confirm your work eligibility.
- What shifts are you available to work? (please select all that apply)
- Are you 16 years of age or over?
- Are you able to operate a forklift?
- Do you have any criminal convictions?
- I confirm that I have read and consent to the Mr Apple Employment Terms and Conditions.