Store Person

Early Settler; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A homewares and furniture retailer in Palmerston North is seeking an energetic Retail Store Person to assist in daily operations. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in warehousing, strong communication skills, and the physical capability to handle various products. Join a supportive team that values initiative and collaboration. This role offers team member discounts and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Team member discounts

Holistic Wellbeing programs

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role supporting warehousing and distribution.
• Good Computer skills (email, Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Reliable, committed, proactive, and driven with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Loading weekly trucks and containers with precision and care.
• Assisting customers with order collections.
• Supporting the retail sales team with stock/product movement.

Skills

Experience in warehousing and distribution

Good Computer skills

Excellent communication skills

Physical capability to handle products

Proactive and driven attitude

Job description

Overview

Introduction: Who are we? Early Settler is about stylish modern living. We sell furniture and gorgeous homewares that are affordable and designed to help create a home you truly love living in. There’s no place like home and, no matter what your style, we’ve got something to make yours even more comfy and beautiful.

Why Join Us? Here at Early Settler, we are looking for people who share our innate passion for providing exceptional customer experience. We love what we do and we love to support each other to hit our goals. This is how we get the best of we with the best of me! To support our most important asset, YOU, we provide you with:

• Amazing team member discounts on our fabulous products
• Holistic Wellbeing programs to support you to be your best self
• Career Development Opportunities
• Fun, Supportive and collaborative team environment

What is the Role?

Are you a hands-on go-getter who loves being on the move and thrives in a team environment? This is your chance to play a vital role that keeps our store humming - from the shop floor to the back dock.

We’re looking for an energetic and dependable Retail Store Person to become the behind-the-scenes hero of our retail team. In this dynamic, fast-paced role, you’ll support daily retail operations, help customers collect their orders with a smile, and keep things running smoothly in the back-of-store warehouse.

Key Responsibilities

• Loading of weekly trucks and containers with precision and care
• Assisting customers with order collections - making it a seamless experience
• Supporting the retail sales team with stock/product movement for the shop floor
• Accurately receipting of goods into our operating system
• Assembly of furniture with pride and attention to detail
• Responsible for contributing to and upholding all OH&S requirements
• Maintaining good housekeeping techniques and an organized, safe and tidy store and warehouse
• Collaboratively work as part of a team, use your initiative, problem solve and handle a fast paced environment

Qualifications and Skills

Who are we Looking for?

• Previous experience in a similar role supporting warehousing and distribution
• Good Computer skills (email, Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook)
• A passion to help people and a desire to get results
• The physical capability to handle our products
• Excellent communication skills
• Reliable, committed, proactive and driven with a can-do attitude
• As we are a furniture store, the role involves regular manual handling of products including lifting, carrying and moving items of varying sizes. Applicants must be physically capable of safely performing these tasks as part of their daily duties.

If this sounds like you, drop us your resume!

Eligibility and Application Details

• Applicants must be a NZ citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.
• Roster - Thursday / Friday / Saturday

We understand a lot of time and effort goes into applying for roles and we genuinely thank all applicants in advance. Due to the volume of applications we receive, only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.