Storeman / Store Assistant

foodstuffs; Methven; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Four Square Methven is seeking a Storeman/Shop Assistant to join our busy team. You will manage inwards goods, unload deliveries, restock shelves, and keep the storeroom tidy to minimise stock damage, while delivering friendly customer service on the shop floor.

We value a positive attitude, reliability, and the ability to work well in a small team or independently. A forklift licence and experience are essential to join our local, family‑run store in Canterbury.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence and experience are required.
• Positive attitude and passion for customer service.
• Thrives in a team but can work independently.
• Reliable and physically fit for the role.
• Shows initiative and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage inwards goods and unload deliveries.
• Break down deliveries and restock shelves.
• Maintain storeroom area to a high standard.
• Provide excellent customer service on the shop floor.
• Ensure shelves are full, faced and products rotated.

Skills

Forklift licence

Customer service

Team player

Reliability

Attention to detail

Job description

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Storeman/Shop Assistant – Four Square Methven

Do you have experience with inwards good and a forklift licence?

Are you wanting to join an awesome team in a supportive work environment?

We are on the lookout for a Storeman/Shop Assistant to join the team at our busy Four Square Supermarket in Methven.

About the role

As a storeman, you will manage inwards goods, unload trucks, break down deliveries, restock shelves and maintain the storeroom area to a high standard to reduce stock handling and damages.

As a shop assistant, you will provide excellent customer service to customers, ensure the shelves are full and presented to the required standards – filled, faced and products rotated.

What we need

• Has experience forklifting and a current forklift licence
• Brings a positive attitude and has a passion for customer service
• Thrives in a team environment but also shine when working solo
• Is reliable and physically fit
• Has a high level of initiative and an eye for detail

Hours:

Tuesday 5am - 1pm

Thursday 5am - 1pm

Friday 7am - 3pm

Saturday 5am - 1pm

About us

Four Square Methven is a family owned and operated business. We provide the essentials as well as some great chats to locals and tourists alike. We are open 7 days a week selling groceries, fresh food, food-to-go and lotto. We can offer a fun and supportive work environment in a beautiful part of the country.