Forklift Supervisor - Binstores at Mr Apple Careers site (All)
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Role details
Job description
Help drive the success of New Zealand's apple industry by leading the movement of premium fruit through our binstore network.
At Mr Apple, we're looking for an experienced Forklift Supervisor to join us on a unique 12-month fixed-term opportunity. You'll spend approximately seven months leading forklift operations in our Binstores team before transitioning to one of our orchards for the remainder of the term, gaining valuable cross-functional experience and a broader understanding of our business.
What You’ll Be Doing
You'll play a key role in ensuring fruit moves safely and efficiently through our post-harvest operation while supporting team performance and operational success.
- Operating a forklift for the movement and storage of fruit bins
- Coordinating fruit treatments, storage activities and inventory control
- Maintaining accurate inventory records and traceability information
- Working with transport, production and receiving teams to optimise fruit flow
- Supporting and guiding team members to achieve operational goals
- Promoting a strong health and safety culture across the site
What You'll Bring
- Proven forklift operating experience
- Computer literacy and record management skills
- Leadership or team coordination experience
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to health, safety and quality standards
What We Offer
- A unique 12-month fixed-term role spanning both Binstores and Orchard operations
- Forklift training and licence support where required
- A supportive team culture with opportunities to broaden your industry knowledge
If you're looking for variety, responsibility and the opportunity to grow your career within New Zealand's apple industry, we'd love to hear from you.
Why work at Mr Apple Careers site
- Culture: Strong emphasis on being “one team,” with values of integrity, respect, diversity, and continuous improvement. The company celebrates difference and fosters a sense of belonging.
- Work Environment: Based in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, with roles spanning orchards, packhouses, coolstores, and a business support office in Whakatu. Roles range from hands-on seasonal work to professional careers in IT, finance, sales, marketing, logistics, and people & culture.
- Growth & Development: Strong commitment to “always growing” — both apples and people. The company invests in training and career development across all teams.
- Diversity & Inclusion: Actively embraces a richly diverse team, with a significant RSE programme bringing workers from Pacific nations. The Head of People & Culture leads a dedicated Health & Safety & Wellbeing team.
- Work Arrangement: On-site roles based in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand. Roles span seasonal/casual (packhouse, orchard, coolstore) to permanent professional positions (IT, finance, sales, marketing, HR).
- Notable Perks: Being part of a globally recognised brand; working in a beautiful region; opportunity to work across the full apple supply chain; strong focus on employee wellbeing and pastoral care for seasonal workers.