Warehouse Store Person (night shift)

We are seeking a committed Storeperson to work full-time on night shifts with our Wellington Produce Team. 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 - 8.30 pm to 5.00 am (approx.)
• Days - Sunday to Thursday
• Location: William Durant Drive, Upper Hutt
• Permanent full-time role 

The job:

As a Store person, you will work with fresh produce (fruits and vegetables), pulling, weighing, and packing supplies, as well as assisting in stocking and other warehouse duties. Your main tasks will include:

• Picking, weighing and packing orders
• Assisting in dispatching orders
• Handling and restocking inventory
• Receiving and storing products
• Performing some heavy lifting (up to 25 kg)
• Monitoring product quality by inspecting items before packaging
• Cleaning work areas and maintaining general housekeeping
• Strictly adhering to food safety standards and health and safety protocols

The candidate:

You will be able to work unsupervised to achieve results. Our Produce depot operates in a temperature-controlled environment, so you would ideally be comfortable working in this cold environment, physically fit, and able to lift some weights, up to 25 Kg at times. 

You will have – 

• Relevant experience in the fresh produce industry or warehousing/pick pack roles
• Previous work in a chiller and/or depot environment
• Reliable transport and flexibility with hours
• Clear communication skills
• NZ Class 1 full driver's license
• A confident, flexible attitude with attention to detail
• Prior NZ experience and knowledge of basic food ingredients
• Be physically fit and capable of heavy lifting
• Possess intermediate literacy and numeracy skills
• Be hardworking, reliable, and demonstrate good work ethics
• Have a strong understanding of health and safety requirements
• Have reliable transport and the ability to attend shifts as and when required

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, 16 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.

We look forward to your application.