Forklift Operator - Trucks

Evergreen Garden Care NZ Ltd (Tui Products) has been proudly supporting Kiwi gardeners for over 100 years. As a trusted name in the home garden industry, we offer a range of market-leading consumer brands that help New Zealanders achieve outstanding results in their outdoor spaces.

Supplying products to independent garden centres and major DIY retailers, we are proudly part of a global organisation, giving us access to world-class innovation, expertise, and resources—while remaining committed to delivering products to New Zealand gardens.

We are now looking for an experienced Forklift Operator and general all rounder to ensure the efficient and timely loading and unloading of trucks & containers in and out of Evergreen Garden Care NZ Ltds’ warehouse

About the role

• Loading/Unloading Trucks

• Back up to the Lead Container Operator

• Devanning Import containers and palletising loose products

• Loading containers for coastal shipping services

• Contributing to a safe workplace by following safety procedures

• Physically fit and comfortable with hands-on work - lifting bags of product

• Working efficiently as part of a busy team

What we are looking for

• Current forklift licence
• Class 5 Drivers Licence an advantage
• Proven experience in a warehouse/logistics environment, devanning and loading containers
• Confident and safe forklift operation
• Strong commitment to health and safety for yourself and your team.
• Physically fit and able to lift up to 25kg when required for a period of time
• Bring a positive, can-do attitude.
• Enjoy being part of a team and take real pride in shared success.
• Are reliable, adaptable and keep a level head when things get busy.

What's in it for you

• Career opportunity and working with a fantastic team!
• Ongoing training and development
• Worklife balance 4 day week
• Workplace wellness scheme
• Extra day annual ‘birthday’ leave

The position is based at Mt Maunganui offering a balance of work lifestyle.  If you're ready to be part of a high-performing team and help Evergreen create greener, better spaces for happier, healthier lives, then we want to hear from you.  To apply in strict confidence now, click ‘Apply for this job’.

Applications close on 16 November 2026 however, we encourage interested candidates to apply online as soon as possible, as suitable applicants may be interviewed throughout the advertising period and we reserve the right to close the advertisement early.

Applicants must currently be based in New Zealand and hold valid working rights. Pre-employment drug screening is part of the recruitment process.