Produce Assistant

Service Foods LTD.; Christchurch; Hybride; NZD 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Service Foods Ltd in Christchurch is seeking a full-time Night Produce Assistant to cover an 8-month parental leave. The role involves pulling, weighing, and packing fresh fruit and vegetables for customer orders in a temperature-controlled warehouse.

The position runs Sunday to Friday, 6:00 pm to 2:30 am, in Woolston, Christchurch. Applicants should have experience in fresh produce or warehousing, be physically fit for heavy lifting, and have reliable transport. Pre-employment checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in fresh produce or warehousing/pick-pack roles.
• Experience in chiller/depot environments.
• Physically fit with ability to lift up to 20 kg.
• Reliable transport and flexible hours.

Responsabilités

• Picking, weighing and packing orders.
• Cleaning, washing, and processing fresh produce.
• Monitoring product quality before packaging by 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).
• Maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards.

Connaissances

Fresh produce handling

Warehousing / pick-pack

Attention to detail

Health and safety

Outils

Forklift license

Description du poste

Our Christchurch Fresh Produce Team is seeking a full-time Night Produce Assistant to cover an 8-month parental leave .

As part of a dynamic group, you will help pick, prepare, and pack fresh fruit and vegetables according to customer orders.

Position snapshot:

• Starting Immediately
• Location: Woolston, Christchurch
• full-time role, fixed term until 1 June 2027
• Roster: Sunday-Friday, 06:00 pm to 02.30 am

The Job:

In this role, you will work with fresh produce (fruits and vegetables), pulling, weighing, and packing supplies, as well as assisting in stocking and other warehouse duties. Your main tasks will include:

• 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.