Warehouse Team Leader

Are you a night owl with a knack for leadership and a passion for efficiency? We're looking for a highly motivated and experienced hands-on Warehouse Team Leader to lead our night picking operations team in our bustling foodservice warehouse.

The offer:

• Full-time permanent role (40 hours a week)
• Sunday to Friday, 5:30 pm to 2:30 am 
• $30.00 to $32.00 hourly rate
• Based at Ihumatao Road, Mangere (near Auckland Airport)
• Discounted staff orders etc.
• Working for a reputed and established 100% Kiwi Owned Company

The role:

• Prepare shift
• Organise staffing levels and rostering
• Manage staff workloads
• Monitor teams' productivity and hit the company’s targets
• Ensure order deadlines are met
• Monitor and minimise errors
• Train new staff
• Ensure teams follow the company’s SOPs and house rules
• General Warehouse duties and Forklift operating
• Unloading and loading trucks
• Replenishment 

The person:

Our ideal candidate will have: 

• Must have either two years of relevant warehouse leadership experience or NZQF level 2 or equivalent or higher qualification. (either one)
• Must have Forklift/Bendi License; ideal to operate a forklift-mounted safety platform (man-cage).
• Must be able to work in  a temperature-controlled environment (temperature can be as low as -24 degrees)
• No criminal convictions related to harm, theft or drugs
• May be required to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Be physically strong and fit; the job involves hand loading and hoist work.
• Basic English and numerical literacy
• Scanning and Computer skills are advantageous
• A self- starter who doesn't need constant supervision- you will own this role.
• Have reasonably good reading, writing and arithmetic skills.
• You will be physically fit and able to lift up to 25 kg.
• Be extremely reliable, a proven record of exceptional attendance in all previous work.
• Be a team player with a positive attitude.
• Must have their own transport.

Applicants for this position must have NZ citizenship, residency or a valid work visa. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone/text/email.

Note: To ensure a safe and compliant work environment, successful candidates will be required to complete satisfactory pre-employment checks, including Ministry of Justice (MOJ) verification, ACC and a drug test.

If you are interested in this role, please apply online by attaching a copy of your current CV.