X Fruit is a family owned and operated fruit growing company, with a diverse range of crops from summerfruit to pipfruit spread over the sunny Hawkes Bay district. We are passionate about growing premium quality fruit for the local and export markets.
We have 30 orchards around Hastings and Napier area. We have two class 5 trucks to transport our fruit and other goods. We are currently seeking two reliable Truck Drivers to join our company. The position is permanent and full-time with a minimum of 30 hours per week. You should be available to work during weekends. You must have a clean class 5 NZ License or overseas equivalent.
About you:
Class 5 Drivers license or equivalent overseas license required with 1 year experience.
An interest or passion for horticulture and plants or previous experience in this environment.
A forklift license would be advantageous, but training will be provided if you don't have it.
Must be capable of physical labor and general loading/unloading duties.
Reliability and punctuality is a must!
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Great time management and organizational skills.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and have a clean driving record.
Must be able to start early around 5 am and some days finish at 7 pm depending upon fruit picking and must be available on weekends.
Must be capable of using Company iPad/Laptop.
Your main job duties and responsibilities will include the following:
Driving a class 5 truck safely and efficiently, transporting fruit bins from different orchards to the packhouse.
Transporting packed fruit to dedicated cool stores.
Transporting juice bins to the juice company after the picking season.
Working with the packhouse manager to distribute empty bins to all orchards.
Transporting orchard development items from different distributors to developing orchards.
If we have a quiet time in winter, working in the orchard as an orchard hand or as a machinery operator.
Conducting thorough inspections of the truck to identify mechanical issues and safety concerns, and performing necessary preventative maintenance tasks.
Accurately recording and logging work and rest periods.
Strictly adhering to truck driving rules and regulations, including those pertaining to size, weight, designated routes, parking, and required break periods, in addition to following company policies and procedures.
Promptly reporting any defects, accidents, or violations encountered during transportation or operation.
We offer competitive remuneration, and the successful candidate will also receive a company phone.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $28.00 – $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 30 per week
Schedule:
10 hour shift
Evening shift
Shift work
Weekend availability
Expected Start Date: 25/11/2024
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