Forklift Operator / Grocery Assistant

Foodstuffs NZ; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Foodstuffs NZ is hiring a full-time Forklift/Grocery Assistant for New World Gardens in Dunedin. The role combines storeroom and retail floor duties within the Grocery Department and requires reliable, team-oriented work with a can-do attitude.

You will operate a forklift safely, maintain an organized storeroom, and deliver high standards of customer service while adhering to Food and Workplace Safety practices. Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Be able to provide high standard of customer service.
• Hold a forklift license (not essential) however experience operating a forklift is a must.
• Physically fit with heavy lifting experience.
• Shows strong attention to detail.
• Reliable, organized and has a can-do attitude.
• Friendly, positive attitude and good communicator.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely to support stock and store operations.
• Maintain a tidy, well-organised storeroom.
• Ensure a safe environment for staff and delivery personnel.
• Provide a high standard of customer service on the retail floor.
• Adhere to Food & Workplace Safety Practices.

Skills

Forklift experience

Customer service

Team player

Attention to detail

Reliability

Communication

Tools

Forklift License (optional)

Job description

We are looking for a full-time Forklift/Grocery Assistant to join our team at New World Gardens. This is a varied role that combines responsibilities within our storeroom and on the retail floor within our Grocery Department.

Are you reliable, enjoy being busy, enjoy working within a team environment but equally can work on your own, this could be the job for you.

Key attributes required:

• Be able to operate a forklift in a safe and responsible manner
• Help the team to maintain a tidy and well-organised storeroom
• Ensures a safe environment for staff and delivery personnel
• Provides a high standard of customer service
• Able to comply with Food & Workplace Safety Practices

Our ideal person would be able to :

• Provide a high standard of customer service
• Hold a current Forklift License (not essential) however experience operating a forklift is a must
• Physically fit with heavy lifting experience
• Shows strong attention to detail
• Reliable, organized and has a can-do attitude
• Has a friendly, positive attitude
• Excellent communicator and a real team player

New World Gardens promotes growth in our staff and we offer personal development opportunities. If you are looking for an opportunity to join a supportive team that focuses on providing excellent service we would love hear from you.

Applications must have the legal right to work in New Zealand to be considered.

We will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advertisement early once a suitable candidate is appointed