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Farmlands Cromwell store is seeking a Storeperson to join our team, handling deliveries, loading/unloading stock, and serving customers on the shop floor. This hands-on role focuses on stock health and day-to-day workload management, with scope to grow within the role.
You will work in a fast-paced environment, be physically active, and collaborate with freight companies to keep goods moving smoothly. Standard hours are 8am–5pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday shifts.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Storeperson to join the team at our Cromwell branch, working 40 hours per week. This role has a focus on deliveries and the unloading/loading of stock, as well as serving customers on the shop floor.
The back store operation is vital to our performance, so it is critical we get the right person who has a strong work ethic and thrives in a fast-paced and demanding environment. You'll be the go-to person for stock health at the branch, taking ownership of your area and confidently managing your day-to-day workload independently, while working closely with the wider store team and internal and external freight companies to keep inwards and outwards goods moving smoothly. There's real scope to grow within the role as you build your skills and take on more responsibility.
This is a physically active role, with regular heavy lifting required, including frequent lifting of bags weighing up to 25kg.
Standard hours are Monday to Friday 8.00am-5.00pm, with a rostered Saturday shift approximately once per month 9.00am-12.00pm.
Providing superior service to our customers and freight companies.
Operating a point of sale (POS) system.
Completing administrative tasks such as maintaining and receipting of stock.
Restocking and organising our product in the bulk store and stockroom.
Liaising with internal and external freighting companies to manage inwards and outwards goods.
Acting as the gatekeeper for stock health across the branch.
Maintaining a clean, organised and efficient storeroom and yard.
Compliance of health and safety regulations within a transport and stockroom environment, particularly when working around forklifts, vehicles and customers.
Previous experience working in a storeroom, either within a retail or warehouse environment using a forklift — particularly a fast-paced environment with high volumes of stock and traffic movement would be advantageous.
A current full drivers licence and forklift (F) endorsement is required for this role.
You're physically fit (able to lift 25kg consecutively).
Sound computer skills.
Friendly and approachable with great communication skills.
You work well as part of a team, while also being confident working independently and taking ownership of your area.
Confident at multitasking and able to remain calm under pressure.
Self-motivated and able to prioritise your workload, stay on task and keep things moving without needing constant direction.
Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks in a busy environment.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to getting stock processes right the first time, particularly when receiving, picking, checking and dispatching stock.
You'll be rewarded with:
Sick leave from Day 1
Paid birthday leave
Access to training through our online library, The Greenhouse
Staff discounts at Farmlands Retail Stores
Exclusive Farmlands shareholding offer providing access to a vast array of discounts with our Card Partners
Additional support for parents
At Farmlands Te Whenua Tāroa, New Zealand’s largest farming co-operative, we’re driven by three core values: Be You, Minds Open, and See It Through. We support NZ farmers and growers to boost profitability and productivity, aiming to be the trusted partner for everyone connected to the land.
With over 1,200 team members across 80+ locations, we offer diverse operations - from retail and feed production to ecommerce and fuel. Join us to be part of a Kiwi-owned brand that values your uniqueness, creativity, and teamwork in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
You must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Pre-employment checks include references, Ministry of Justice check, right to work, driver’s licence check, and ACC history. Additional checks may apply for some roles.