Senior Warehouse Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 8, 2026.
About the role
We're looking for two capable and experienced Senior Warehouse Operators to provide hands-on support to our Shift Leaders and help coordinate daily warehouse operations.
This is a great opportunity to further develop your leadership skills in a complex manufacturing environment. Working alongside and supported by the Shift Leader, you'll gain valuable experience in coordinating daily operations, coaching and supporting the wider team while building your capability.
What you'll be doing
You'll be a key point of support on the warehouse floor, helping coordinate operators, manage daily priorities and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently. You'll lead by example, support the development of others and take ownership of resolving day-to-day operational challenges.
These roles operate on either a Monday to Friday, 6:00am-3:00pm and 3:00pm-12:00am (9 hour shift) or 2 days, 2 nights, 5:00am - 5:00pm and 5:00pm to 5:00am (12 hour shifts)
- Support Shift Leaders with the coordination of daily warehouse activities, helping maintain an efficient workflow and ensuring operational priorities are met.
- Provide guidance, coaching and on-the-job support to other operators, helping build team capability and maintain a positive team environment.
- Troubleshoot day-to-day operational issues, taking initiative to resolve problems and minimise downtime or delays.
- Monitor warehouse activities, including inventory movements, product storage and dispatch.
- Assist with loading and unloading trucks and containers, product sampling and pallet wrapping.
- Operate forklifts to supply raw materials to production and move finished goods safely and efficiently.
- Complete warehouse transactions using SAP and RF scanning systems, maintaining accurate inventory records.
- Role-model safe working practices and help maintain a clean, organised and compliant warehouse environment.
What you'll bring
We're looking for someone who combines strong warehouse experience with the confidence, initiative and people skills to support others and contribute to leading a shift.
- 3-5 years' experience in a warehouse or logistics environment, ideally within a fast-paced manufacturing operation.
- Previous supervisory experience guiding, coaching or supporting other team members.
- A current forklift licence and strong operating experience, with 3.5-5 tonne forklift experience preferred.
- A good understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management, dispatch and daily workflow coordination.
- Experience using warehouse management systems or ERP platforms, ideally SAP, along with RF scanners.
- The confidence to provide direction, manage competing priorities and make operational decisions within agreed parameters.
- A sound understanding of health and safety requirements and the ability to role-model expected behaviours.
- Strong communication skills, a collaborative approach and the ability to build positive working relationships across the team.
What we offer:
- Health & wellbeing - Wellbeing One health insurance plus access to exclusive partner discounts
- Family-friendly support - Industry-leading parental leave through our Matua policy
- Sustainable values - We’re proud to be B Corp™ certified
- Community & connection - Join our active Social Club
- Easy commute - Free bus service to and from Rolleston
- Career growth - Ongoing development and progression opportunities
What's next? Apply now!
Include your most recent CV summarising your abilities and what you can bring to Synlait. We wish you the best of luck in your application. We encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications regularly and may close the advertisement early. If you don’t hear from us regarding this role, please know that we will keep your details on file and consider you for future opportunities that match your skills and experience.
Together we will continue to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best.
Applicants outside of New Zealand will only be considered if you have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
About us - The Synlait Spirit
Synlait is more than a global leader in milk nutrition - we're a purpose-led team that’s Doing Milk Differently For A Healthier World. Our Synlait Spirit guides everything we do, from how we show up each day to the impact we create together. You’ll be joining an authentic, down-to-earth team that lives the three values that underpin the Synlait Spirit.
Be The Difference means we understand before we act - that means asking why, supporting each other to think differently, stay curious, and continuously look for smarter ways to deliver value. Whether it’s in the paddock, the plant or the boardroom, we’re driven by impact and inspired to make a meaningful difference every day.
We Move as One by working together with respect, trust and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions and create opportunity for those around us.
We feed the world’s most vulnerable, including newborn babies, so we have to be Right on the Mark. That means we take accountability seriously, act with courage and focus our energy on what matters most. We combine expert farming and state of the art processing to deliver high quality nutritional products to all over the world.
At Synlait you’ll be challenged and supported to grow. We know everyone brings something unique to the table so we’re an inclusive workplace, where diverse perspectives fuel innovation and success.