Storeperson

DLF Seeds Ltd; Ashburton; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Income protection

Health insurance subsidy

Full training provided

Tools and uniform provided

Safety-focused workplace

Friendly team environment

Job summary

DLF Seeds Ltd in Ashburton is seeking a Storeperson to support the dispatch area. You will operate a forklift, stack pallets, load/unload trucks, prep seed for dispatch, and maintain a tidy store while delivering excellent service to transport providers and clients.

The role requires a forklift license, good communication, and a positive, detail-oriented approach. Prior seed/grain industry experience is a plus, and reach truck experience is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Forklift license essential.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Experience in grain/seed industry advantageous but not required.
• Positive attitude and high attention to detail.
• Able to work without supervision or in a team.
• Physically fit for dispatch duties.
• Reach truck experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift and stack pallets.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Prep seed for dispatch.
• Provide efficient customer service to transport providers and clients.
• Maintain tidiness of the store.

Skills

Forklift license

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Reach truck

Seed/grain industry experience

Job description

Ashburton

PGG Wrightson Seeds is part of the global DLF Group, servicing both New Zealand and international markets. We work across the entire seed journey from research and development through to production, processing, and on-farm support supplying high-quality seed to arable growers, livestock producers, and food and feed manufacturers.

We are one of New Zealand’s leading seed and grain processors and are now seeking a motivated, capable Storeperson to join our Ashburton team in our dispatch area.

As a Storeperson you’ll play a key role in the day to day performance of our dispatch operation with a strong focus on quality, efficiency and continuous improvement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate a forklift and stack pallets
• Loading/Unloading trucks
• Prepping the seed for dispatch
• Providing efficient and professional customer service to transport providers and clients
• Maintaining the general tidiness of the store

Skills and Experience:

• A forklift license is essential
• A good level of verbal and written communication
• Experience in the grain and seed (or similar) industry would be an advantage but is not essential
• A positive approach
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work without supervision or within a team setting
• Be physically fit to be able to cope with the demands of the role
• Previous experience in reach truck operation would be beneficial

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive hourly rate with recognition for skills and performance, and strong earning potential
• Life insurance, income protection, and health insurance subsidy
• Full training, tools, and uniform provided
• A supportive, safety-focused workplace where your contribution is valued
• Friendly team environment with a flat management structure

If you’re physically fit, reliable, and looking for a role where you can grow your skills and take on greater responsibility over time, we’d love to hear from you.