Produce Dispatch Assistant

We are seeking an experienced and committed Produce pick-packer to work full-time on night shifts attached to our Wellington Produce Team. In this role you will be support and administer dispatch operation in the absence of the operations Manager.

You will be part of a dynamic group that prepares, processes, and packs fresh vegetables and fruits according to customer orders.

• Immediate start role
• Night shift - 7.00 pm to 4.00 am (approx.)
• Days - Wednesday to Sunday (Mon-Tue off)
• Location: William Durant Drive, Upper Hutt
• Permanent full-time role

The job:

The main tasks include not limited to:

• Assist in all admin aspects of the Produce team
• Picking & packing produce orders
• Ensure all orders are dispatched within set timelines while adhering to company standards
• Assist with handling stocks and restocking, and replenishing.
  
• Some heavy lifting up to 25kg 

The candidate:

You will be someone who can work unsupervised to achieve results with great attention to details. Our Produce depot operates in a temperature-controlled environment; you would ideally be comfortable working in this cold environment, be physically fit.

You will have – 

• Strong computer skills
• Experience in Warehouse and/ or office administration.
• Accurate and fast data entry skills
• Some Produce Pick Packing work experience
• Previous experience working in a chiller and/or depot environment
• Reliable transport with class 1 driver's license and flexibility with hours
• Clear communication skills
• A confident, flexible attitude with attention to detail
• Positive, can-do, problem solving attitude
• Effective time management and planning
• Prior NZ experience and knowledge of basic food ingredients

The employer:

Service Foods is New Zealand’s largest privately family-owned and operated food service distribution business. The company has grown from humble beginnings in Christchurch to now operate over 200 refrigerated trucks, 17 distribution centers covering over 20 acres spread throughout the country, servicing 10,000+ clients supported by over 800 team members. At Service Foods we are committed to providing our customers with quality products from New Zealand and around the world.

Eligibility: Applicants must have NZ citizenship, residency, or a valid work visa. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone, text, or email.

Pre-employment Checks: To ensure a safe and compliant work environment, successful candidates  will be required to complete satisfactory pre-employment checks. These will include satisfactory employment references, government agency verifications (Ministry of Justice and ACC) as well as alcohol and drug testing conducted by an accredited provider for workplace substance testing in New Zealand.