Yard Operator

About Us

Trusted by kiwifruit and avocado growers since the 1980s, at Apata, we continue to live and breathe our mission and purpose today.  Our key pillars – Performance, leadership, transparency, and relationships, serve as our foundation for achieving meaningful and long-lasting success.

At the heart of Apata’s operations lie our harvest and processing facilities, strategically located in Te Puke and Katikati. Our packhouses and cool-storage facilities support our growers and wider kiwifruit and avocado operations.

Apata Grow provides dedicated on-orchard and technical services and support maximize crop performance for our growers.

Driven by our values, our success is achieved through industry knowledge, strong leadership, and investment in high-caliber people and operating equipment. 🥝🥑

As our newest team member, you’ll be joining a well-established and highly regarded company where employee health and happiness are valued, and high performance is recognised. Some of the benefits our team members receive are;

Private health/medical insurance

Paid volunteering leave

Clothing Allowance

Mobile Allowance

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable, hands-on team member to help keep our yard running smoothly. This varied role includes gatehouse operations, bin scanning, stock control, yard coordination and forklift operation. You must have forklift experience, be comfortable with technology and computer systems, good communication and be available for evening and weekend work during the kiwifruit season.

The Role Will Involve

Operating a forklift safely and efficiently 🚛

• Ensuring the accurate and efficient packaging of produce, adhering to quality control standards.
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area, promoting a safe working environment.
• Contributing to the overall productivity and efficiency of the yard.
• Physical and manual labor, including use of power tools and hand tools.
• Using of systems and platforms such as Freshpack, Honeywell scanners and the yard dashboard.
• Assisting with other yard duties as required.
• Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

Current and valid forklift license. 📜

Experience in a fast-paced production environment, preferably within the horticulture industry

Strong understanding of health and safety regulations

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Physical fitness and stamina to handle the demands of the role

Apata is committed to well-being, diversity, and equity. We believe in the strength of diversity and embrace diversity of people, ideas, talents, and experiences.  If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us so we can support you through your recruitment journey.