Coordinate and optimize daily tanker movements to ensure timely milk collection and depot compliance

Operations Assistant - Transport

Imagine tomorrow with us, where your career can grow, and you can create positive change. Step into the dynamic world of Fonterra's COO Business Unit, where our teams contribute to our NZ manufacturing sites and global supply chain operations, help uphold technical excellence and work with our global safety, quality, and regulatory teams. Established in 1968 and located in the heart of the Waikato's dairying region, our Reporoa site has grown its capability to process 2.5 million litres of milk per day.

We currently have an exciting opportunity to become a L6 Operations Assistant based at Edendale depot. As an Operations Assistant you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day milk collection operations and truck hygiene to ensure the fleet is compliant for milk collection. This role requires adaptability to work in all conditions, across all seasons. You will maintain a strong focus on health and safety, product safety, customer service and problem solving, alongside daily reporting.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

  • Ensure the effective operation of yard equipment and conduct visual checks on SOPs in CIP and milk reception/load-out bays.
  • Maintain stock levels for office and depot consumables within budget.
  • Assist with driving and relocating tankers, collecting/delivering people
  • Conduct CIP testing and record chemical/temperature levels, faults, and issues.
  • Investigate tanker gradings and action maintenance requests.
  • Regular reporting and completing documentation
  • Provide administrative and operational support during audits, ensuring all requirements are met efficiently

We are looking for a dedicated and committed employee who has a "can do" attitude to contribute positively to achieving our team goals. Your strong written and verbal communication skills, alongside demonstrated mechanical aptitude, planning and sound problem-solving skills will ensure things run smoothly. It is essential you have a basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), the ability to navigate computer systems and basic data entry and reporting experience. A Class 5 license and recent driving experience is essential.

At Fonterra, our values of Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts, are for everyone – no matter your background, identify or experience. These values guide us in delivering exceptional outcomes for our farmers, customers, communities, and each other. Discover how your values align with ours by taking our Values Quiz

We care for our people globally. Our comprehensive benefits support your well-being, development, and work-life balance:

  • Fair and equitable pay
  • Health and well-being programs (medical, mental health support)
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Career growth support
  • Work-life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible)
  • Employee recognition
  • Support for community involvement and cultural connection

Does this sound good to you? Come join our whānau - bring your whole self, and let's solve for better together. Inclusion is key to our Co-operative. We're building a team that reflects the diverse world we live in, believing it drives better decisions and innovation. We welcome applications from all backgrounds (ethnicities, genders, identities, orientations, ages, abilities, neurotypes, cultures, religions). Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply; we value your potential and growth. If you face accessibility issues or need accommodations during the process, please contact your recruiter. We ensure fair participation, allowing you to be at your best.

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