Dispatch Operator

Dispatch Operator

Join Daiken Southland Limited’s Logistics Team

Daiken Southland Limited operates a Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) manufacturing facility in Mataura, producing high-quality panel products that are recognised and trusted worldwide. Our success is built on the dedication, skill, and commitment of our people.

We are seeking a motivated and safety-conscious Dispatch Operator to join our Logistics team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in ensuring products are handled, stored, and dispatched safely and efficiently.

About the Role

As a Dispatch Operator, you will play a vital role in supporting the movement of both inbound raw materials and outbound finished products. Working closely with production, dispatch, and operational teams, you will help ensure warehouse and logistics activities are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

This position combines hands-on operational responsibilities with a strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork.

Hours of work:

Monday to Friday, 1:00pm – 9:00pm (8-hour shifts).

To support operational requirements, the successful candidate must also be flexible and available to cover the 6:00am – 2:00pm morning shift when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts, rail sidings, and shunting equipment.
• Manage the unloading of resin and other inbound materials.
• Perform packaging, loading, unloading, and securing of finished products in accordance with company standards.
• Ensure all products dispatched from site meet quality requirements and that no damaged or non-compliant goods are released.
• Communicate effectively with Dispatch, Operations, and DSL teams to ensure smooth and efficient workflows.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
• Actively support hazard identification, near-miss reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to safe, reliable, and efficient warehouse and dispatch operations.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will be:

• A reliable and proactive team player with a strong work ethic.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of workplace health and safety.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
• A confident communicator who can build positive working relationships across teams.
• Focused on quality and attention to detail.
• Flexible and willing to support operational requirements when needed.

Why Join Daiken Southland?

At Daiken Southland, we value our people and are committed to providing a supportive workplace where employees can develop and succeed.

We offer:

• Competitive remuneration and excellent employee benefits.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• The opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing manufacturing operation.
• A collaborative team environment where initiative, reliability, and teamwork are recognised and valued.

If you are looking for a rewarding role with a company that places safety, quality, and people at the heart of what it does, we would love to hear from you.

Applications & Eligibility

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may commence before the closing date. We reserve the right to close the advertisement early and appoint a successful candidate should we find the right fit, so we encourage interested applicants to apply without delay.

Applicants must be New Zealand citizens, permanent residents, or hold a valid New Zealand work visa.