Storeperson

Steel; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work environment

Employee Education Fund

Discounts across businesses and products

Employee Welfare Fund

Parental leave scheme

Participation in diversity initiatives

Job summary

Steel in New Plymouth is seeking a motivated team player for a role within its distribution operations. The position involves picking and packing steel products with a strong focus on safety and teamwork.

Applicants should possess good communication skills, physical fitness, and a willingness to learn. Opportunities for training and an inclusive work environment are offered, alongside numerous employee benefits.

If you're eager to grow your career with a leading steel distribution company, this role could be the perfect fit.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate initiative and a positive can-do attitude.
• Enjoy learning and working in a workshop/warehouse environment.
• Able to liaise effectively with customers and truck drivers.

Responsibilities

• Pick/pack orders for shipping to customers within 24 hours.
• Work collaboratively within a team setting during operational hours.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and assist in maintaining workplace safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Team player

Tools

Fork hoists

Gantry Cranes

Job description

Fletcher Easysteel is a major merchant of steel products and services throughout New Zealand. Through a nationwide network of sales centres, it supplies a broad range of world‑class brands to the construction, engineering, natural resources and manufacturing industries. We are part of Fletcher Building, a diversified global building industry company.

Are you keen for a role within one of New Zealand’s leading steel distribution companies? We have a great opportunity for a team player who can work well under pressure, has excellent communication skills and a sense of humour. You will need to be able to demonstrate initiative and have a positive can‑do attitude. If you’re keen to grow your career, then this could be your chance to get on board.

Based at our New Plymouth branch, you will be part of our happy team of five. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Our products are often required at short notice and our store people use Fork hoists & Gantry Cranes to pick/pack orders for shipping to our customers within 24 hours. If you are motivated, responsible and safety‑focused this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Not only do we offer training and development, as you become more experienced and signed off in the role your hourly rate increases.

To be successful in this role you will need to enjoy learning, have a good level of physical fitness to work in a workshop/warehouse environment and possess great communication skills to liaise with customers and truck drivers. We are committed to providing a safe workplace. Successful applicants will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test prior to commencement of employment.

What we offer

• Dynamic and inclusive work environment with opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Discounts, lots of them; across a range of businesses and products.
• An incredible Employee Education Fund, funding anything from a Diploma to a master’s degree.
• Employee Welfare Fund to help in times of need.
• Ability to join the Fletcher Building share scheme.
• An industry‑leading parental leave scheme.
• Ability to participate in FB wide groups that focus on diversity, sustainability and many other key initiatives.

Our teams thrive on diversity, embracing various nationalities, languages, religions, customs and lifestyles. Our diversity is one of the things that make us better together.

If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.