Warehouse Assistant - Forklift (Reach) Operator

Foodstuffs North Island; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilmours Hamilton, part of Foodstuffs North Island, is seeking a Warehouse Assistant - Forklift (Reach) Operator to join a busy team. You will handle replenishment, stock movement, and RF scanner tasks in ambient and cold environments.

Applicants must hold a valid Forklift Reach license, be physically fit, and fluent in English. Previous warehousing experience and reliable attendance are valued; SAP training and progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Must be a reliable team player with a can-do attitude.
• Forklift Reach experience and an OSH certificate are essential.
• Be physically fit and capable of heavy lifting (25kg+).
• Flexible and adaptable to changing areas and departments.
• Fluent in written and verbal English.
• Previous warehousing/retail experience is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Replenish store stock and move items within storage areas.
• Operate forklift reach and counterbalance as required.
• Work in ambient and chilled/frozen environments.
• Use handheld RF scanners to process stock movements.

Skills

Team player

Reliable

Flexible

Physically fit

Fluent English

Forklift Reach license

RF scanners

Tools

Forklift Reach license

OSH certificate

SAP

RF scanners

Job description

Warehouse Assistant - Forklift (Reach) Operator

Exciting opportunity to join our fast-growing store andbe part of an amazing team!

Gilmours Hamilton is 100% NZ OWNED & OPERATEDandis part of the Foodstuffs family co-operative.

At Gilmours Hamilton, we are out here to prove we are thefoodservice provider you can trust. We employ over 100 epic people, and servethousands of people a week, all while helping to support our local community. We’re recruiting for Replenishment Assistants in our Ambient and our Chilled & Frozen Departments. Multiple opportunities available!

The Role:

• Replenishment of the Store
• Moving stock/rearranging in storage areas
• Will include work in ambient areas as well asChilled and Frozen environments
• Heavy lifting is involved (25kg+)
• Forklift (Reach truck and Counterbalance) MUST HAVE VALID FORKLIFT REACH license
• Use of handheld RF scanners
• Must be fluent in written and verbal English

What are we looking for:

• An honest team player with a can-do attitude isessential
• Previous warehousing experience ideal
• Forklift OSH certificate and forklift experienceessential - Reach experience a must
• Be physically fit - you will be on your feet a lot and required to lift and move heavy products (25kg+)
• Previous work in a similar Retail store and warehouse environment ideal
• Be extremely reliable, a proven record ofexceptional attendance in all previous work
• Be accountable and driven to better theirperformance
• Flexible and adaptable to change. The role will occasionally vary betweenareas and departments
• SAP knowledge an advantage
• Have excellent references
• Must have own transport (Public transport not aviable option)

What’s in it for you?

• Above Industry pay rates
• Prove yourself in an organisation known for itspeople development, with great training and career progression opportunities
• Training and support to build capability in SAP,one of the largest global tools used to manage business operations, and tobuild experience in warehouse operations and supply chain
• An amazing team of leaders to learn from, whoare also open to your help along the way
• Being part of a fun and inclusive team - we lovewhat we do, and we love to do it as a team!
• Great central location with free on-site parkingand team events
• Uniform and Footwear supplied. PPE included.
• Apps exclusively available to"foodies" including wellbeing services, perks and discounts atbusinesses all around NZ!

Days and hours:

This is a permanent positiion.

MONDAY to THURSDAY - 4am start and finish at 1:30pm

SUNDAY : 8am start and finish at 4pm

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or avalid NZ work visa.

Applicants will be fielded as applications come through andinterviews will start before the end date.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Who are Foodstuffs North Island?

We’re Foodies and we’re an unbeatable team of over 22,000New Zealanders, who are making sure New Zealanders get more out of life. We believe that everyone who calls New Zealand home, or comes to visit us,deserves to enjoy more of what matters most to them.

For nearly 100 years we have built up a network of almost350 (And still growing) PAK’nSAVE, New World, Four Square and Gilmours stores,conveniently located where our customers need us to be, from the top to thevery bottom of the North Island.

Local grocers own and operate every one of our storesandare committed to delivering what’s right for our customers and communities.When we say local, we mean it, they live in the community, stock the productstheir customers want and support the local community groups.

Our people make our business what it is. We are focused onmaking sure every single one of our team has what they need to unleash theirown potential. Part of this is also making sure members of the Foodies teamhave purposeful careers and bright futures, that’s why most of our owneroperators come from within the cooperative.

Closing Date:

Warehouse Assistant - Forklift/REACH Operator