Closing Date:
Sep 5, 2025
1. Join Talley’s Ashburton as a Forklift Operator and take advantage of generous staff discounts & perks, great training opportunities to further your knowledge, and great working conditions.
2. Join a 100% New Zealand owned company with an international reputation for quality
3. Opportunities for growth with opportunities across multiple brands and locations
About the role
We are currently looking for Forklift Operators to join the team at our Ashburton site.
You will be working on a 4 ON 4 OFF roster pattern, 12-hour shifts, Day/Night as directed.
Based on your experience and qualification, starting pay rate is between $24.65 - $29.20 per hour.
As a Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for:
4. Picking, scanning and loading trucks with products destined for our local market.
5. Supporting Packout operations
For this role, you’ll need to:
6. Be capable of using warehouse software and scanners
7. Work pallet robot shuttle operations
8. Be a great team player
9. Ideally have forklift experience and OSH certificate (although for the right candidate we can arrange this)
10. Be physically fit and active
With Talley’s, you get:
11. Great working conditions
12. Training provided
13. Generous staff discounts and perks
14. Free on-site parking
15. Gear and PPE provided
About Talley’s
Talley’s is a multi-division, international company that’s proudly New Zealand owned and operated, bringing the best New Zealand seafood, mussels, and vegetable products locally and to the world. With over 2000 employees across 12 South Island locations, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do.
There’s a history of goodness at Talley’s—and it’s not just our nutritious, delicious food. We stand by the impeccable quality of our products and our growing team of skilled workers as we bring healthy, delicious food to dinner tables near and far. What really sets us apart is the fact that all our products come directly from and are processed in New Zealand, and our people are fundamental to our success.
To find out more, check out our company video below:
Ready to start?
If this sounds like a good fit for you, please submit your application along with your resume.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position(s) is/are filled.
Is this role not the right fit for you? See our other openings at talleys.co.nz/careers.
Talley’s is a drug free workplace. All candidates may be required to under-go pre-employment and random drug screening.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work permanently in New Zealand.