Coolstore

Pick the Coolstore and be our Harvest Hero

Thank you for applying to the 2024 season in the Bostock New Zealand Coolstore

Keep it cool this summer with a seasonal job at the Bostock New Zealand Coolstore. We’ve got jobs for experienced forklift drivers and on to it Tally Clerks! The Coolstore team is a great place to work with a fantastic team, join us next year!

FORKLIFT OPERATOR

February – August
Forklift Operators move full and empty bins around the Coolstore, as well as finished packed products. Operators will load/unload trucks and load containers for export. Operators must have a current OSH Forklift Licence and driving experience in a Coolstore or similar environment and must drive in a safe manner at all times. Good eyesight is required for this role and operators need to be prepared to carry out daily machine checks. As this is a safety-sensitive role all applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test prior to employment. Forklift operators are paid hourly.

Work requirements: Current OSH Forklift Licence, Valid visa or NZ citizenship, NZ bank account and IRD number, ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Rates and hours: Rates are based on experience and the role. Work is generally, 5-6 days a week including weekends and extended hours are required during busy periods.

TALLY CLERK

February – August
Tally Clerks are responsible for receiving, tracking and dispatching all produce that arrives at the coolstore. This includes bins and pallets. A good level of computer literacy is essential and proven administration experience is an advantage. Reliable staff who have a good eye for detail will thrive in this role. The coolstore staff work as a close-knit, supportive team and the ability to communicate well with team members and contractors of all levels is highly valued.

Work requirements: Valid visa or NZ citizenship, NZ bank account and IRD number, good computer literacy.

Rates and hours: Rates are based on experience and the role. Work is generally, 5-6 days a week including weekends and extended hours are required during busy periods.

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