At Sanford, we are proud of our 100+ years of seafood history, passionate about our industry and excited about our future. Our vision is Leadership in New Zealand Seafood, achieving this through a value led approach of care, passion, integrity and achieving together in all that we do.
About the role
Discover our fish processing division located in Timaru, central to mountains, lakes, and the sea. We process various fish species from our deep-water vessels and independent ACE fishers. Our facility operates three shifts daily to support day, night, and part-time operations, while our joint venture with San Won keeps the unloading of our vessels and storage facilities busy year-round. You will find a variety of our beautiful New Zealand seafood products in our retail shop located on site.
Based at the Timaru Port and reporting to the Cold Store Coordinator, this hands-on role supports the day-to-day operations of our cold storage facility. As a Logistics Operator, you'll help ensure the efficient storage and distribution of frozen seafood products.
Key Responsibilities:
* Operate forklifts to move and organise product (stacking up to 5 metres high).
* Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
* Work closely with customers and suppliers.
* Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work environment.
About You:
* Cold store or forklift experience is preferred but not essential.
* Physically fit and comfortable with lifting up to 20kg.
* Able to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
* Good initiative and attention to detail.
* Available to work Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm.
Sanford offers endless opportunities, with a diverse team of over 1500 people working in various roles, including remote locations like the seas surrounding Antarctica. Join us to deliver the highest quality seafood to plates worldwide.
You must be eligible to work in New Zealand. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks including criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.
Beautiful New Zealand SeafoodOver 150 years ago, Albert Sanford began fishing for snapper near Rakino Island, selling his popular smoked snapper directly from his boat. In 1881, he established a market in Auckland. Sanford Ltd was officially formed in the early 1900s, leading to significant expansion. Today, Sanford is NZ’s largest seafood company, operating 39 vessels & over 200 aquaculture farms. We harvest, farm, process, store, & market premium NZ seafood, bringing the best from our oceans to customers locally & globally. Proud of our heritage & excited about our future, we strive to be NZ’s leader in seafood quality, value, &reputation, with sustainability & innovation at our core.
Fishing, Farming & ProcessingSanford is one of NZ’s largest commercial fishing quota holders, with deep-sea vessels operating year-round. Our expert teams ensure that we catch, process, & package seafood onboard, supported by specialists in various fields. We grow mussels in Marlborough, Golden Bay, Coromandel, & Stewart Is, & farm salmon in Big Glory Bay.We process wild catch fish, farmed mussels, & salmon at sites across NZ, ready for global distribution.
Office, Retail, & HospitalityOur teams in Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Human Resources, & other support functions work to bring our seafood to supermarkets & restaurants worldwide. Sanford and Sons, our retail fish market, is open daily, offering the best of NZ’s seafood.
InnovationSanford leads in seafood innovation with Precision Seafood Harvesting to protect non-target fish. Our Bioactives centre in Blenheim produces high-value nutraceuticals & ingredients.We partner with industry to pioneer natural, selective breeding of baby mussels, aiming to grow the best mussels in NZ.
Careers with SanfordSanford offers diverse opportunities across various roles, from fishing & aquaculture to support & innovation. Our team of over 1500 people shares a passion for NZ’s natural resources. Whatever your career vision, Sanford can help make it a reality.
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