Warehouse Assistant

Bidvest New Zealand Limited; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bidfood Queenstown is seeking a motivated Dayshift Warehouse Assistant to support our warehouse operations. You will pick, pack, and load orders from dry, chill, freezer, and produce areas, assist with receiving and stocking inbound goods, and maintain inventory accuracy.

Forklift experience is preferred and training will be provided if required. The role offers shifts with a 6am start, 8–10 hour days over five days, guaranteed 30 hours per week and up to 60 hours.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented approach to warehouse task execution.
• Experience handling inbound and outbound goods in a warehouse.
• Forklift experience is preferred; training/licensing provided if needed.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect incoming shipments for accuracy and quality.
• Organize and store products in the warehouse following safety protocols.
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for delivery.
• Maintain inventory accuracy via regular stock counts and updates.
• Assist in loading and unloading trucks.
• Keep the warehouse clean and safe for operations.
• Collaborate with team to meet daily targets.
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg and stand for extended periods.

Skills

Detail oriented

Forklift experience

Tools

Forklift (license training)

Job description

Bidfood Queenstown are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Dayshift Warehouse Assistant to support our warehouse operations. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring picking wholesale customer food orders from the dry store, chillers, freezers and fresh produce department, packing order and loading trucks. The role will also involve assisting with receiving, checking and storage of inwards goods, replenishment, cleaning and other warehouse tasks. Forklift experience is preferred in this role and support and license training will be provided if required. The roster will be 6am start time and approximately 8 hour-10 hours shifts over 5 days. A minimum of 30 hours per week is guaranteed and maximum of 60 hours per week. The hourly rate is from $28.00-$29.00 depending on relevant qualifications and experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and inspect incoming shipments for accuracy and quality.
• Organize and store products in the warehouse following safety protocols.
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for delivery.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through regular stock counts and updates.
• Assist in loading and unloading trucks.
• Keep the warehouse clean and organized to ensure a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with team members to meet daily operational goals.
• Ability to lift heavy items (up to 25kg) and stand for extended periods.
• Forklift experience is desirable in this role and support and license training will be provided if required.

Applications for this position close on 20 November 2026.