Inwards Goods Assistant

Service Foods Ltd; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Service Foods Christchurch is seeking a motivated Inwards Goods Assistant to join our fast-growing team at Woolston. You’ll support the operations team by receiving, inspecting and recording incoming goods, with accuracy and safety in a temperature-controlled environment.

The role requires a forklift licence, good literacy/numeracy, and the ability to learn our SAGE system. You’ll work Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30, with some heavy lifting and a strong emphasis on teamwork.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence is mandatory.
• Physical fitness for heavy lifting and cold environments.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Reliable attendance and flexible, with own transport.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to learn SAGE.
• Previous warehouse/picking experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of basic NZ food ingredients is a plus.
• NZ work experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and record all incoming goods (chiller, freezer, ambient and produce).
• Unload and check product quality, ensuring standards.
• Barcoding, pricing, and documentation of inwards goods.
• Handle discrepancies, damages, and stock variances.
• Ensure proper labelling and categorization of all items.
• Maintain a clean and organized inwards goods area.
• Coordinate with the warehouse team for storage and stock rotation (FIFO).
• Perform regular stock checks and assist with inventory management.
• Process paperwork and data entry accurately and on time.
• Assist with outgoing orders and returns.
• Adhere to health, safety, and food hygiene standards.
• Perform heavy lifting and work in temperature-controlled environments.

Job description

Service Foods Christchurch isseeking a motivated Inwards Goods Assistant to join our fast-growingteam. This role offers the opportunity to contribute across multiple aspects of our operations while being part of a collaborative, supportive team.

Position snapshot:

• Start Date: Immediate
• Position: Permanent, full-time
• Schedule: Monday to Friday (08:00 am – 04:30 pm)
• Location: Cumnor Terrace, Woolston

Your Role

As an all-rounder, you’ll support the operations team in various tasks. The ideal candidate will have a solid warehouse background, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn our in-house software, SAGE. A current forklift licence is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and accurately record all incoming goods (chiller, freezer, ambient and produce).
• Unload and check product quality, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Barcoding, pricing, and documentation of inwards goods.
• Handle discrepancies, damages, and stock variances efficiently.
• Ensure proper labelling and categorization of all items.
• Maintain a clean and organized inwards goods area.
• Coordinate with the warehouse team for proper storage and stock rotation (FIFO).
• Perform regular stock checks and assist with inventory management.
• Process paperwork and data entry accurately and on time.
• Assist with outgoing orders and returns.
• Adhere to health, safety, and food hygiene standards.
• Perform heavy lifting and work in temperature-controlled environments.

The Ideal Candidate

While prior experience in a similar role or the food/warehousing industry is an advantage, it is not essential. We value reliability, attention to detail, and a positive attitude.

Key qualifications and skills include:

• Forklift licence (required)
• Physical fitness for heavy lifting and cold environments
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Reliable attendance, flexibility and own transportation
• Strong computer literacy and ability to learn new systems
• Previous warehouse or pick-packing experience (desirable)
• Knowledge of basic food ingredients and NZ work experience (a plus)
• Positive, honest, and reliable team player with excellent communication skills

What to Expect

At Service Foods, we are committed to fostering a positive, dynamic work environment. Our core values—creativity, resilience, inclusivity, collaboration, work ethic, and humility—guide everything we do. We offer:

• Competitive remuneration
• Opportunities for career growth

About Us

Service Foods is one of New Zealand’s largest privately owned and operated food service distribution businesses. With items imported from over 20 countries and locally produced offerings, we have close to 14,000 products for you to discover. We employ around 800 team members, operate over 220 trucks, and have 17 strategically placed branches across New Zealand. Learn more at www.servicefoods.co.nz.

Eligibility: Applicants must have NZ citizenship, residency, or a valid work visa.

Pre-employment Checks: Successful candidates will complete satisfactory checks, including references, Ministry of Justice and ACC verifications, and alcohol/drug testing by an accredited provider.