Service Centre Operator - Dargaville (5642)
Ballance Agri-Nutrients · 201-1000 employees
What the role involves
- Processing customer orders
- Operating loaders and forklifts
- Maintaining fixed plant
What they ask for
Valid full class 1 driver's licence; good communication skills; basic computer skills; proactive health and safety attitude; ability to work at other Ballance sites occasionally.
- Professional licence or registration
- Driver licence
About the job
SERVICE CENTRE OPERATOR - DARGAVILLE
- Great progression framework allowing fast progression with the right drive and attitude
- Peace of mind working for a stable employer with opportunities spanning the full length of New Zealand
- Competitive remuneration including Life, Income, Critical Illness and Medical Insurance
WHY BALLANCE?
Rewarding the great work of our team is important, which is why we offer a range of benefits including:
- Free Medical, Life, Income and Trauma Insurance
- Budget friendly weekly pay and we pay above the living wage!
- A company that is committed to your learning and development - we are in it for the long haul and are committed to investing in our people's career aspirations within the company
- Access to free confidential support services including EAP
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our Service Centre Operators are at the heart of what we do. It's not an easy role, but it's a rewarding one, which is why we believe in harnessing your talents and creating opportunities to develop you and your career with Ballance.
This role is based in our Dargaville Service Centre however there may be the occasional time where we may need you to be available to help out in other operations.
A typical day will include:
- Processing customer orders and inquiries - checking accuracy and fixing up any anomalies
- Loader and forklift operation including maintenance
- Fixed plant operation
- Ensuring the site operates safely with regular maintenance checks
- Interacting with customers and colleagues and having a laugh!
You will never be bored in this role and you get to stay active by getting out and interacting with our customers and operating the machinery.
ABOUT YOU
You’re not afraid of hard work and you get energy from getting stuck in and helping out where needed. Your colleagues would describe you as reliable, honest and a keen learner and you also have:
- Good communication skills with the ability to relate well to others
- Some computer skills are required with training provided for our in-house systems
- A valid full class 1 license as training can be provided for forklift and loader operations.
- A proactive attitude to health, safety and environmental management - we care about each other and we get home safe every day
- The ability to work at other Ballance sites from time to time
ABOUT US
We love New Zealand, and we care about our growth, our land, and our people. We work together to create a future we can all be proud of every day.
Our values of Imagination, Bravery, Connections and Honesty mean we look out for each other and stand for what we believe in. We take ownership for growing and developing ourselves and supporting and challenging each other so we can all reach our full potential.
Here at Ballance, you have a part to play. You can make your place and are free to make a real difference.
Together, we care about our people and our place, about the future of farming and New Zealand and we'd would love for you to join us – “Growing together, caring for people and the land. All in for the future of farming”.
Applications close: 1 October 2026