PM Locals Team Member (Fixed Term until February 2027)

The Warehouse Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 36,119,000 - 49,263,000; Full time

Job summary

The Warehouse Group is hiring for a hands-on Inwards Locals role at one of New Zealand's largest distribution centres. You'll unpack cartons, scan and sort stock by barcode, and ensure items are receipted and ready for the floor.

This fixed-term position runs through February 2027, with Monday to Friday 2:00pm–10:30pm, paid at $30.28 per hour. You must be physically fit, able to lift 1–20 kg, and work effectively in a fast-paced, supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to be on your feet all day.
• Able to lift and handle stock with care and accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Enjoy solving problems in a fast-moving environment.
• Clear communicator who works well independently and in a team.
• Warehouse/distribution experience is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Unpacking cartons (1kg-20kg).
• Scanning and sorting stock by barcode.
• Using RF scanners to track items.
• Assisting with closing, labeling, and prepping stock for the floor.
• Operating pallet jacks, box cutters, and strapping machines.
• Bulk picking and managing stock locations.
• Adapting to changing priorities throughout the day.

Skills

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Stock handling

Warehouse experience

Tools

RF scanners

Pallet jacks

Box cutters

Strapping machines

Job description

Company Description

Kia ora, Tālofa lava, Mālō e lelei! Looking for a hands-on role where you can really own your day and be part of something bigger? Come join The Warehouse Group (TWG) - home to some of Aotearoa’s most iconic brands including The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, and Noel Leeming. At our Distribution Centre (DC) - one of the largest in the country - we’re the engine room behind our stores. Every day, we’re getting the right products, to the right place, at the right time for our customers. And during peak season, this mission kicks into overdrive - so we’re growing our team to keep the momentum going strong.

Job Description

As part of the Inwards Locals Team, you’ll be at the frontline of processing incoming local stock, ensuring it’s unloaded, checked, receipted, and ready to go. This role offers a variety of hands-on tasks in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Unpacking cartons (1kg-20kg)
• Scanning and sorting stock by barcode
• Using RF scanners to track items
• Assisting with closing, labelling, and prepping stock for the floor
• Operating pallet jacks, box cutters, and strapping machines
• Bulk picking and managing stock locations
• Adapting to changing priorities throughout the day

This is a fixed term position until February 2027.

Monday - Friday 2:00pm - 10:30pm

$30.28/hr

Please note: The role is to support our Peak Period through to February 2027. As it is our busiest time of the year, we are unlikely to be able to approve any extended leave across this time including around Christmas and New Years (Please note, we do not work public holidays).

What We’re Looking For

• Are physically fit and comfortable on your feet all day
• Can lift and handle stock with care and accuracy
• Have great attention to detail and strong time management
• Enjoy solving problems and working in a fast-moving environment
• Can communicate clearly and work well both independently and in a team
• Have previous warehouse/distribution experience (helpful, but not essential!)

To be considered for this role, you must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Why Join Us?

We’re passionate about what we do, and we’re pumped for peak! This fixed-term opportunity is ideal for anyone wanting to be part of something fast-paced, rewarding, and just a bit iconic.