Warehouse Operators

Our Story:

We’re excited to share that our business has recently joined the a2 Milk Company family. Formerly known as Yashili Dairy NZ Ltd, we are now operating as a2 Nutritionals NZ Limited, based in Pokeno.

The a2 Milk Company, driven by science and a pioneering spirit, disrupted the dairy and infant milk formula industry. Our vision is to create an A1-free world where dairy nourishes all people and our planet.

The a2 Milk Company seeks to achieve this through the naturally occurring a2 Milk® difference and by bringing a more sustainable approach to dairy.

The role:

We’re growing our warehouse team and have 6 opportunities available at our Pokeno site – 4 Warehouse Operators and 2 Senior Warehouse Operators.

These are hands-on roles supporting the safe and efficient movement of materials and finished products across our manufacturing site. You’ll be involved in receiving, storing, picking and dispatching goods, while maintaining a high standard of accuracy, safety and cleanliness.

A current forklift licence and proven forklift operating experience are essential for all positions.

You will also need to be flexible and available to work a rotating roster of day and night shifts.

For the Senior Warehouse Operator roles, we’re looking for people who can bring additional warehouse experience, strong organisation and the ability to take ownership of daily warehouse activities.

More specifically, you will be involved in:

• Loading and unloading trucks and safely moving products around the warehouse.
• Operating a forklift to stack and move pallets of powders and canned products.
• Picking stock accurately in line with internal orders and production requirements.
• Receiving and dispatching goods, ensuring products are checked for damage and handled appropriately.
• Preparing orders for safe and timely delivery.
• Recording stock and product movements accurately using warehouse and ERP systems.
• Keeping the warehouse clean, organised and compliant with health and safety requirements.
• Working closely with the wider warehouse and production teams to meet daily targets and deadlines.
• For Senior Operators, taking greater ownership of warehouse activities and supporting the smooth running of day-to-day operations.

What you will bring:

• Previous warehousing or logistics experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• A current forklift licence and proven forklift operating experience – essential.
• Availability and flexibility to work a rotating roster of day and night shifts – essential.
• Good understanding of warehouse health and safety requirements.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A reliable, team-focused approach and willingness to learn.
• For the Senior Warehouse Operator roles, additional warehouse experience and the ability to work with a high level of ownership.
• Experience with an ERP or warehouse management system, particularly Microsoft Dynamics NAV, would be advantageous.
• The ability to work in a physically active role.

What we offer

• Medical, Life & Income Protection Insurance.
• Annual Bonus.
• A supportive team culture with learning and development opportunities.
• Free breakfast and lunch provided in our onsite cafeteria.
• Subsidised gym membership.
• Social club.

Apply now

If you’re an experienced warehouse operator with a forklift licence and are looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and indicate which opportunity you are interested in. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a phone screening.