Grocery / Nightfill Assistants

Foodstuffs South Island Limited; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Foodstuffs South Island Limited is hiring Grocery Nightfill Assistants in Christchurch. This hands-on role combines grocery floor and warehouse duties, including receiving and unloading stock, stocking shelves, picking/packing orders, and maintaining a clean, safe store and storage area.

Ideal candidates are reliable, physically fit, and able to lift up to 25kg. Prior supermarket or warehousing experience is an advantage; forklift licence is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking.
• Physically fit and able to lift up to 25 kg.
• Good communication and basic written skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Flexible and able to work rostered shifts.
• Knowledge of Indian grocery products or prior supermarket experience is advantageous.
• NZ work experience or qualification considerations per NZ norms.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading deliveries (manual handling and/or forklift).
• Stocking shelves and ensuring product availability on the shop floor.
• Picking and packing orders accurately and efficiently.
• Organising and maintaining warehouse and storage areas.
• Assisting with stock rotation and inventory control.
• Maintaining cleanliness and adhering to health and safety standards.
• Providing basic customer assistance when needed.

Skills

Forklift licence

Stock handling

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

Showing 35 Grocery Nightfill Assistants jobs in Christchurch

We're Hiring: Grocery/Warehouse Assistants (5 Positions)

Location: Sydenham, Christchurch

Pay Rate: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Hours: Minimum 30 hours | Up to 55 hours per week

About the Role

We are looking for reliable and physically fit individuals to join our growing Indian supermarket team in Christchurch. This is a hands-on role combining both grocery floor and warehouse responsibilities.

Your day-to-day duties will include receiving and unloading stock, organising and replenishing shelves, picking and packing orders, and maintaining a clean, safe, and well-presented store and storage area. You will also assist customers when required and ensure products are handled with care.

Key Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading deliveries (manual handling and/or forklift)
• Stocking shelves and ensuring product availability on the shop floor
• Picking and packing orders accurately and efficiently
• Organising and maintaining warehouse and storage areas
• Assisting with stock rotation and inventory control
• Maintaining cleanliness and adhering to health & safety standards
• Providing basic customer assistance when needed

What We’re Looking For

• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking
• Physically fit and able to lift up to 25kg
• Good communication and basic written skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Flexible and willing to work rostered shifts
• Understanding of Indian grocery products or prior supermarket experience is an advantage
• Minimum 1 year of experience in retail, warehousing, or pick-packing, OR a Level 2 qualification
• Forklift licence is preferred but not essential
• Positive attitude with a strong “can-do” approach

Work Schedule

• Availability to work weekends and public holidays is essential
• Shift options:
  • Early Morning: 4:00am - 9:00am or 11:00am to 4:00pm
  • Night Shift: 8:00pm - 1:00am
• Roster: Tuesday to Sunday

Additional Information

• All applicants must pass pre-employment drug testing and police checks

Position snapshot

• Immediate start
• Location: Cumnor Terrace, Woolston
• Permanent, full-time role
• Roster: Sunday-Friday, 06.00 pm to 02.30 am

The Job

• Picking, weighing and packing orders
• Cleaning, washing, and processing fresh produce
• Monitoring product quality before packaging by closely inspecting
• Operating machines to peel, core, slice, and dice fruits and vegetables
• Handling and restocking inventory
• Receiving and storing products
• Performing some heavy lifting (up to 20 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 Person

We are looking for someone who can work independently to achieve results. Our Produce department operates in a temperature-controlled environment, so you should be comfortable in a cold setting and physically fit for some heavy lifting.

Ideal Candidate 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
• 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
• Current forklift license beneficial
• 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

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 are looking for team members to join our busy Produce Processing day team in Woolston, Christchurch.

You will be part of a dynamic group that prepare, process, and pack fresh vegetables and fruits according to customer orders.

Responsibilities include

• Cleaning, washing, and processing fresh produce