Materials Handler
Location FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 34,000 employees at over 125 locations, the company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.0 billion in the fiscal year 2025.
YOUR TASKS
We are looking for a reliable, safety-conscious and proactive Materials Handlers to join our Production Moulding team in Auckland. Afternoon shift days and hours are Monday to Friday, 4:20 pm to 12:50am, 40 hours per week. Graveyard shift days and hours are Monday to Thursday, 9:00 pm to 7:00 am, 40 hours per week. This is an important, hands-on role supporting uninterrupted injection moulding production. You will ensure materials are correctly prepared, supplied, stored and tracked while supporting material recycling, waste reduction, product quality and good housekeeping.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Material Preparation and Supply
- Material Handling, Storage and Traceability
- Grinding of Rejects and Recycling
- Equipment Operation and Basic Maintenance
- Production and Quality Support
- Health, Safety and Housekeeping
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
Essential Minimum 2 years' experience in plastics materials handling, preferably within a manufacturing or injection moulding environment. Experience using SAP or a similar production management system to record, track and manage material movements and inventory. Ability to identify, handle, prepare and supply materials accurately in accordance with production requirements. Understanding of material traceability, stock control and contamination prevention. Ability to follow work instructions, maintain accurate records and communicate material shortages or discrepancies. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a production team. Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the role using appropriate manual-handling techniques and equipment. Current forklift and Wave licences.
Desirable Previous experience in an injection moulding or plastics manufacturing environment. Experience drying, blending and mixing plastic resins and additives. Experience operating material dryers, mixers, loaders and plastic granulators or grinders. Knowledge of plastic material types, colour segregation and contamination prevention. Experience grinding rejected plastic components for recycling and reuse. Understanding of material traceability, stock rotation and production scheduling.
Key Skills and Personal Attributes The successful candidate will demonstrate: Working knowledge of plastics materials handling, material preparation and storage. Competency in using SAP or relevant production systems. Strong attention to detail and commitment to material accuracy and traceability. A safety-conscious approach to equipment operation and material handling. Good organisational, communication and problem-solving skills. A proactive approach to identifying material shortages and supporting production requirements. Reliability, accountability and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. A commitment to reducing material waste, recycling and continuous improvement.
OUR OFFER
A full on-site canteen Free parking Discounted health insurance with Southern Cross Long-term employment The opportunity to work on innovative and ground-breaking technology Focus on health, safety and diversity and inclusion Annual flu vaccinations and health checks A supportive and friendly work environment A company passionate about its product and how it gets things done Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company. Forvia HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.
Please send us your application via our career portal, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, with the reference number req19032.