Relief Store Person

Ravensdown Limited; Te Awamutu; Hybrid; NZD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Career opportunities in a fantastic co

Great company culture

Job summary

Ravensdown is seeking a Relief Store Person to cover the Upper North Island Stores network, mainly in the Waikato region. The role is based in Te Awamutu and involves blending bulk fertiliser, operating machinery, processing orders, and serving customers with a safety-first approach.

Ideal candidates are customer-focused, comfortable with computer systems, and able to travel within the region. Training for yard equipment is provided, and weekend availability during peak periods is expected.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused role experience preferred.
• Able to operate yard equipment and use despatch systems.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced store environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover for the Upper North Island Stores network, Waikato region.
• Operate front-end loader or forklift when trained.
• Process computerised orders and manage stock.
• Assist customers visiting the site and ensure safety.
• Maintain tidy yard and support team with deliveries.

Skills

Forklift operation

Front-end loader

Customer service

Team player

Computer literacy

Stock management

Safety focus

Willing to travel

Job description

Ravensdown as a co-operative is all about essential farm inputs, and smart people using smart tools with the latest science in mind and our shareholders’ interests at heart.

Our work is guided by strong values that shape how we operate every day:

These values are central to our culture and are actively lived, recognised, and celebrated across the organisation.

We are an integral part of the food creation process. We are the only co-operative that tests for, advises about, buys, ships, stores, spreads, measures and maps food creating nutrients and fertiliser in a truly integrated way.

Using technology, science, and smart people, we work in partnership with our farmers to provide the nutrients and agronomic solutions they need, together with innovative environmental products and services.

Through this, we are committed to Smarter farming for a better New Zealand, Ka pūkekotia a Rongomātāne, ka poho kererū a Aotearoa

About the Role:

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and reliable individual to join the team at our team as a Relief Store Person to provide cover for the Upper North Island Stores network, predominantly in the Waikato region. This role will be based in Te Awamutu and will help to keep our customers happy and our operations running smoothly and safely. From blending bulk fertiliser and operating heavy machinery to processing computerised orders and selling to customers. You represent our company to every customer who visits the site, and your combination of personality and professionalism ensures that any situation will be handled smoothly.

About You:

Your previous experience in a customer-focussed role along with general store/yard work will make you an ideal candidate. You must be willing to travel within the region and are able to operate a front-end loader and forklift would be a nice to have however, we can provide the necessary training to see you succeed. You will be competent on a computer, able to confidently navigate our despatch system and efficiently manage orders and stock. Your ability to learn and adapt to our digital processes will ensure smooth operations and contribute to outstanding customer service.

There are seasonal demands which require flexibility in the hours, including Saturday mornings during the peak periods. If you like the idea of an enjoyable career with like-minded people, while contributing to the growth of your local community, this is the perfect place to make it happen.

Ideal Skills & Experience:

• Strong Health & Safety focus with a ‘safety-first’ attitude
• Experience in forklift / front-end loader operation desired but not essential
• Reasonable physical fitness and be comfortable working in the yard
• Customer service experience and be an excellent ‘people person’
• Competent using a computer or be capable of picking up Ravensdown’s ordering and stock management system
• The ability to work as a team and follow instructions
• Excellent benefits package
• Career opportunities in a fantastic cooperative
• Great company culture

Ravensdown is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.