Warehouse Storeperson

Service Foods is seeking a reliable, safety-focused, and hardworking Store Person to join our night-shift warehouse team in Christchurch.

Based at our Woolston distribution centre, you'll play a vital role in ensuring customer orders are accurately picked, packed, and dispatched, helping deliver exceptional service to our customers across the South Island.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys physically active work, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in accuracy and efficiency.

Position Snapshot

• Location: Cumnor Terrace, Woolston, Christchurch
• Shift: Sunday to Friday, 05:00 pm to 01:30am
• Type: Permanent, Full-time
• Start Date: Immediate start available

About the Role

Working within our chilled and frozen warehouse environment, you will be responsible for the accurate movement of stock and customer orders throughout the warehouse operation.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Picking and packing food products accurately and efficiently
• Ensuring customer orders are processed and dispatched on time
• Replenishing stock and assisting with inventory control
• Wrapping pallets and supporting loading and dispatch activities
• Completing routine cleaning and housekeeping duties
• Assisting with stocktakes and general warehouse tasks
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe work environment
• Operating warehouse equipment, including an Aisle Master forklift where required
• Following all food safety, quality, and health & safety procedures
• Carrying out regular manual handling and heavy lifting tasks

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• Previous experience in warehousing, logistics, pick packing, or inwards goods
• Confidence working in chilled or freezer environments
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Intermediate literacy and numeracy skills
• Basic computer and scanning experience (preferred)
• A current forklift licence (advantageous)
• Reliable transport and the ability to work night shifts
• A sound understanding of workplace health and safety practices

Physical Requirements

This is a physically demanding role and applicants must be comfortable:

• Regularly lifting products weighing up to 25kg
• Performing repetitive movements, including bending, reaching, twisting, and carrying
• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Working in chilled and freezer conditions
• Operating warehouse equipment safely and efficiently

Reasonable accommodations will be considered where appropriate to enable individuals to perform the inherent requirements of the role.

Why Join Service Foods?

Service Foods is one of New Zealand's leading foodservice distribution businesses, supplying quality products and innovative solutions to hospitality and foodservice customers nationwide.

Our values of Creativity, Resilience, Inclusivity, Collaboration, Work Ethic, and Humility guide everything we do. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

When you join Service Foods, you'll become part of a team that values hard work, celebrates success, and supports personal and professional growth.

Pre-employment Requirements

Applicants must have New Zealand citizenship, residency, or a valid New Zealand work visa

The successful candidate will be required to complete:

• Employment reference checks
• Ministry of Justice checks
• ACC checks
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening

Apply Now

If you're looking for a hands-on role with a well-established New Zealand company and enjoy being part of a high-performing warehouse team, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your CV and cover letter via our Careers Page today.

Applications are accepted through our online recruitment portal only.

Apply now

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