Job Application for Forklift Supervisor - Dayshift at Mr Apple Careers site

Are you an experienced forklift driver with a knack for leadership?

At Mr Apple, we’re looking for a skilled professional to join our team as a Forklift Supervisor. This is a fixed-term role until the end of August 2026, with the potential to become permanent for the right person. You’ll be working day shift hours, 6 days a week, leading a team and ensuring smooth operations during one of the busiest seasons in horticulture.

What you'll be doing

As a Forklift Supervisor, you’ll work alongside the Operations Team Leader to keep everything moving smoothly. Your role is all about coordination and leadership – making sure resources are used effectively and workflows run like clockwork. Day-to-day you will:

Oversee forklift operations and ensure safe, efficient handling of fruit.
Manage fruit flows, treatments, and storage to maintain quality standards.
Coordinate timely dispatch to end-user sites, supporting just-in-time inventory management.
Monitor team performance, provide guidance, and maintain strong health and safety practices.
Communicate clearly with drivers, forklift operators, and other team members to keep operations on track.

This is a hands-on leadership role where your decisions directly impact productivity and quality.

What you’ll bring:

Proven experience operating forklifts, ideally with supervisory responsibilities
Strong commitment to health and safety practices
Excellent communication skills – confident working with a wide range of people
Flexibility to work up to 6 days a week during peak season
Eligibility to work in New Zealand and ability to pass pre-employment checks

What we offer:

One of the longest seasons in the horticulture sector – more hours mean more earning potential
A positive, collaborative environment where people have your back
Opportunities to gain certifications and qualifications
Access to industry-leading technology to keep us ahead of the game
The chance to learn and grow in the orchard during the off-season

If you think you could be our next Forklift Supervisor, we'd love to hear from you!

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