Operations Team Leader – Hastings Coolstore

Are you a seasoned forklift operator with a knack for leadership and a passion for safety? Step into a pivotal role where your experience drives efficiency, your decisions shape operations, and your team thrives under your guidance. We're looking for a confident, capable Team Leader to take the reins of our day shift and elevate our Coolstore to the next level.

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What you’ll be doing:

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In this hands-on role, you'll drive operational efficiency, meet product and workflow targets, and foster a strong safety-first culture. Reporting directly to the Logistics & Operations Manager, you'll guide our forklift crew through the day shift at our Hastings Coolstore.

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You will be responsible for:

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• Leading a strong Health & Safety culture, you will be required to lead toolbox meetings and ensure team members are engaged.
• Be the champion of forklift operations across the Coolstore, setting the standard for safe and efficient use across site
• Operate forklifts daily to move product, including bins and palletised goods.
• Train new and existing team members in safe and effective forklift operation.
• Work closely with the Logistics team to set plans for Coolstore operations.
• Maintain staff numbers and work closely with the Logistics & Operations Manager to recruit staff to fulfill operations.
• You will be in sole charge of shift, team and site security.
• Ensure Forklifts, VMUs and Stillages are maintained, and all issues are raised proactively and efficiently.  

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What you’ll bring:

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• Knowledge of cool store logistics and planning
• Five years forklift driving experience
• Three years’ experience in leading a team
• Three years’ experience working in a cool store environment
• Ability to work autonomously, problem solve and make decisions
• Experience in training new forklift drivers and upskilling existing forklift drivers
• Knowledge of Samoan or Tongan culture and language would be a bonus
• Can pass a pre-employment drug test
• Full NZ drivers licence

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What we offer:

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• Meet and work with great people
• A collaborative and forward-thinking work environment
• An environment where we embrace diversity and unique ideas
• Opportunities to learn, grow and impact change
• Hourly rate $29.00- $35.00 pending on experience
• Minimum 30 hours per week in a permanent role

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If you want to be part of something exceptional and feel your skills align with what we need, please apply now!

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Applications close: 7th October 2025

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