Storeperson / Grocery Assistant

Foodstuffs group; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Job summary

Foodstuffs Group in Invercargill is hiring a Storeperson/Grocery Assistant on a full-time basis. The role requires a weekend day, with 40 hours per week, and early starts around 5:00am–5:30am. Hours will be discussed at interview.

You will join an energetic team known for excellent customer service, with on-the-job training, opportunities for growth and employee discounts. Ideal for someone who can start early and thrive in a fast-paced store environment.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and communication skills required.
• Attention to detail and reliability.
• Strong time management and a positive attitude.
• Commitment to Food Safety standards and workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport with delivery drivers, suppliers, merchandisers and the team.
• Ensure inventory accuracy on deliveries and liaise with relevant departments.

Job description

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Help Keep Things Moving - Storeperson / Grocery Assistant Position Available Now!

We're on the lookout for an exceptional individual to join our team as a Storeperson/ Grocery Assistant. This is a full-time position, covering one weekend day, with a total of 40 hours per week. The role requires early start times, with your shifts typically starting around 5:00am - 5:30am and ending in the early afternoon. Hours to be discussed at interview.

You'll be joining an energetic team that’s recognised in our community for delivering exceptional customer service. We will offer on the job training in a supportive team environment, opportunities for growth and development, and employee discounts - all while providing opportunities for you to excel.

Your day to day:

• Building rapport with delivery drivers, suppliers, merchandisers and the wider team.
• Ensuring inventory accuracy is correct on delivery and communicating with relevant departments.
• Active engagement with a strict Health & Food Safety Policy.
• Check and sort incoming deliveries to distribute to the relevant department.
• Assist with general organisation in the storeroom.
• Breakdown daily grocery delivery into correct aisles.
• Filling and facing in grocery department and others as required.

What you’ll bring to the team:

• A natural ability to work with people in a team environment.
• Honesty and reliability
• Strong attention to detail.
• Great communication and time management skills.
• A positive approach to your day.
• High standards of Food & Workplace Safety.

Although prior experience in inwards goods and a forklift licence are preferred, they are not essential—as full training will be provided.

We're looking for the right mindset - if this sounds like you. We'd love to hear from you!

To be considered for this role, you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.