Inwards Goods Assistant

Foodstuffs North Island; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilmours Central, a leading wholesale food supplier in New Zealand, is seeking a motivated team member to support Inwards Goods operations. This role is essential for maintaining efficient supply chain processes, ensuring accurate stock management, and supporting safety and compliance standards. Join a well-established team and grow your career with opportunities in logistics and store leadership.

Benefits

Work alongside a high-performing team

Exposure to wider supply chain operations

Opportunity for career growth

Qualifications

• Experience in Inwards Goods, warehousing or storeroom environments preferred.
• Physically fit and comfortable working in a hands-on role.
• Reliable and capable of working both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the unloading and processing of all inbound stock.
• Complete temperature checks and process Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation.
• Help maintain the tidiness and cleanliness of the Inwards Goods area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Reliability

Education

Forklift license (preferred)

Job description

Gilmours Central is a New Zealand owned and operatedwholesale food supplier. We are a growing business and looking for a motivatedand detail-oriented team member to support our Inwards Goods operations. Thisrole plays a key part in ensuring our supply chain runs smoothly, stock isaccurately received, and that our store is set up for success from the backdoor forward.

The Role:

• Assistin the unloading and accurate processing of all inbound stock
• Completetemperature checks and process Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation withcare
• Ensureclaims and credits are processed efficiently and stock is broken down andmarked off correctly
• Workwith store departments to ensure timely put-away and stock rotation
• Maintaintidiness and cleanliness of the Inwards Goods and yard areas, includingcrate returns and keg collections
• Helpensure the security of the back door and compliance with OSH and foodsafety regulations
• Supportwith regular maintenance checks of forklifts and pallet jacks
• Communicateeffectively with delivery drivers, reps, and internal teams

This is a physically active role requiring attention todetail, strong communication, and a commitment to maintaining high standards ofsafety and efficiency.

What’s in it for you:

• Theroster: Monday to Friday – 7:00 am to 3:30 pm
• Bepart of a well-established store with room to grow and prove yourcapability
• Workalongside a high-performing team committed to excellence
• Gainexposure to the wider supply chain and store operations
• Developskills and experience that open doors to future opportunities in logisticsor store leadership

What are we looking for:

• Previousexperience in Inwards Goods, warehousing or storeroom environments(preferred)
• Physicallyfit and comfortable working in a hands-on role
• Strongattention to detail with good basic maths and communication skills
• Reliable,self-managing, and capable of working both independently and in a team
• Forkliftlicense and experience operating pallet jacks is a bonus
• Mustbe eligible to work in New Zealand

About Gilmours & Foodstuffs:

You know Gilmours, Four Square, New World, and PAK’n’SAVEright? That’s Foodstuffs! We are one of NZ’s biggest companies, you just don’tknow it, because in true Kiwi style – we are humble about it (apart from rightnow maybe)! Join one of our stores and you open the door to endlessopportunities!

Location: North Island, Manawatu, Palmerston North