Hands-On Warehouse & Inventory Controller

Lawson Williams; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson Williams is seeking a hands-on Storeperson to manage daily receipting, storage, handling and dispatch of inventory at our New Zealand site. You will own stock accuracy and keep the warehouse safe for factory and field teams, with roles including picking, packing, racking and forklift driving.

The role suits someone starting to own stock for the first time or an inventory controller who prefers floor-level work over planning.

Qualifications

• Warehouse experience and exposure to stock control.
• Competent computer skills and a high standard of accuracy. Warehouse management systems and barcode scanner experience are an advantage.
• A right first time mentality, strong time management, and a safety-first mindset.
• The physical fitness for warehouse work, including regular bending, standing and lifting up to 20kg.
• A full Class 1 driver licence, ideally able to drive a manual.

Responsibilities

• Logging incoming and outgoing items using inventory software, barcode scanners and data entry tools, keeping stock levels complete and accurate.
• Monitoring inbound raw materials and outbound finished goods.
• Working closely with production scheduling and procurement, giving early visibility on stock positions so builds can be planned around them.
• Picking, packing and packaging accurately from manual or digital pick lists, for factory use or shipping.
• Labelling items, racking them in the right place, and rotating stock so nothing deteriorates.
• Safe operation of forklifts, pallet jacks and small hand tools.
• Keeping the warehouse clean, tidy and compliant with health and safety.
• Clear communication with suppliers, shipping carriers and factory supervisors.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Accurate data entry

Safety mindset

Physical fitness

Driver's licence

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Barcode scanners

Job description

Lawson Williams is seeking a hands-on Storeperson to manage daily receipting, storage, handling and dispatch of inventory at our New Zealand site. You will own stock accuracy and keep the warehouse safe for factory and field teams, with roles including picking, packing, racking and forklift driving.

The role suits someone starting to own stock for the first time or an inventory controller who prefers floor-level work over planning.