Mill Operator - Winton

Permanent role | 90 hours per fortnight Competitive hourly rate + great benefits Use your forklift, WTR and machinery operating skills in a permanent, hands-on role Put your forklift, WTR and machinery operating skills to work in a permanent role with regular hours, great benefits and a team that's proud to support New Zealand farmers. We're seeking an experienced operator with a Full Class 1 Licence, Forklift (F) Endorsement, OSH Forklift Operator's Certificate and WTR endorsements to join our Winton Mill team. If you enjoy practical work, operating machinery and being part of a team that gets the job done, we'd love to hear from you. Mō te tūōtanga | About the role As part of our manufacturing team, you'll help keep production running safely and efficiently. Your day-to-day work may include: Operating forklifts, loaders and production equipment Loading and unloading trucks Supporting the manufacture of quality stockfeed products Monitoring product quality and production standards Completing general site housekeeping and maintenance Working closely with the team to keep operations running smoothly This is a permanent position working 90 hours per fortnight. Mōhou ake | About you You'll bring: A strong commitment to health and safety A current Full Class 1 Licence A current Forklift (F) Endorsement A current OSH Forklift Operator's Certificate Current WTR Endorsements Experience operating forklifts, loaders, machinery or mobile plant A practical, reliable attitude and strong work ethic The ability to work well within a team Experience in manufacturing, agriculture, warehousing, transport or a similar environment will be highly regarded. Mō ngā painga | About the benefits At Farmlands, we look after our people with: Competitive hourly rate Great leave benefits, including birthday leave, leave purchase opportunities and sick leave from Day 1 Staff discounts and Farmlands Card benefits Additional parental leave benefits Work alongside a close-knit team where everyone pitches in and looks out for each other Ongoing training and development Mō mātūn | About us Farmlands is New Zealand's largest farming co-operative, supporting farmers and growers from Northland to Southland. What we do helps keep rural New Zealand moving, and our manufacturing teams play a key part in that success. Applications close: 12 August 2026 Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Successful candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including references, Ministry of Justice, right to work and other role-related checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr