Grocery Assistant

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-job training

Job security

Competitive pay rate

Job summary

PAK’nSAVE Mill Street in Hamilton is seeking a reliable Grocery Associate to maintain store standards, assist customers, and stock shelves. The role supports food safety practices and requires initiative, the ability to multitask, and a willingness to help in other departments when needed.

You will join a team focused on customer satisfaction, with on-the-job training and a competitive pay rate. Shifts and hours will be discussed at interview.

Qualifications

• Physical fitness and stamina to perform store tasks.
• Strong work ethic and reliability in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to store processes.

Responsibilities

• Stock from storeroom and face shelves with minimal disruption to customers.
• Keep displays stocked and well presented for easy shopping.
• Assist customers with enquiries and guide them to products.
• Manage out-of-stock items and communicate shortages to team.
• Self-manage time and priorities; maintain stock rotation.
• Keep aisles clear of rubbish and obstructions at all times.

Skills

Physical fitness

Strong work ethic

Willing to learn

Attention to detail

Independent/self-managed

Reliable and hardworking

Food safety compliance

Multitasking

Initiative

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Grocery Associate to join our team, offering a work schedule that respects your time and well-being. This position is perfect for those who value balance between their personal and professional lives, allowing more time for rest, hobbies, and family.

As a Grocery Associate, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining our store's standards, assisting customers, and ensuring a pleasant shopping experience. If you're passionate about food, enjoy helping others, and are looking for a job that offers more than just a paycheck, we'd love to have you on our team.

Are you reliable and willing to work in other departments when asked to? We will offer you job security, personal development, and job satisfaction at a market leading competitive pay rate.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Should be physically fit
• Have a fantastic work ethic
• Keen to learn new things
• Great presentation skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and self-manage
• Reliable and not afraid of hard work
• Prepared to pitch in wherever needed including cleaning to comply with food safety regulations
• Able to multitask and use initiative
• Have the ability to work under pressure

Reporting to the Dry Operations Manager you will be responsible for:

• Complete the tasks of a Grocery Associate, including (but not limited to):
• Bringing stock from the storeroom as required
• Filling shelves and facing up appropriately with minimal disruption to customers
• Making sure the displays/shelves are appropriately stocked and well presented
• Helping and assisting customers with their enquiries and taking them to the product when required
• Out of Stock management
• Have the ability to self-manage and have good time management skills
• Ensuring stock rotation is adhered to
• Ensuring the aisles are kept clear of rubbish and blockages at all times allowing for clear customer access
• Undertaking additional housekeeping as required (e.g. sweeping the floors, dealing with spillages and breakages, cleaning shelves etc.)
• Other tasks across the store as required

What's in it for you?

• On the job training and support
• We will offer you job security
• Competitive pay rate

Days & Hours: to be discussed at interview

If you are reliable, ready to take the next step in your career and looking to develop your skillset further, we would like to hear from you,

In accordance with the Immigration Act 2009, you will be asked to provide evidence of your entitlement to work in New Zealand during the selection process.

About PAK’nSAVE Mill Street

PAK’nSAVE Mill Street is part of the Foodstuffs Cooperative. We employ over 210 people and serve 31,000 people a week and help to support our community across the Waikato. We are proud to always provide customers a fresh as, sweet as and cheap as experience in our store.