Warehouse Operator / Store Person

NZ Chemical Care & Storage Ltd; Māngere-Ōtāhuhu; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

NZ Chemical Care & Storage Ltd (ChemCare) is searching for an experienced Store Person to join our Otahuhu, Auckland team. This hands-on role covers receiving, storage and dispatch with a strong emphasis on accuracy and safety.

You will perform putaways, stock movements, order picking/packing, forklift operation, and stocktakes while maintaining tidy, compliant work areas and adhering to safety procedures. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience and a good understanding of safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and checking incoming goods.
• Completing accurate putaways and stock movements.
• Picking, packing and preparing orders for dispatch.
• Operating forklifts and handling goods safely.
• Supporting stocktakes and inventory accuracy.
• Recording warehouse transactions and completing documentation accurately.
• Maintaining clean, organised work areas and following site safety procedures.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Full driver’s licence

Forklift operator certificate

Inventory control

Data entry

Warehouse software

Handheld scanning

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Safety awareness

Tools

WMS familiarity

Job description

Are you an experienced Store Person who takes pride in accurate work, enjoys being part of a team and brings a practical, hands-on approach?

We’re looking for a motivated team player to join our Operations team. If you’re reliable, safety-conscious and keen to contribute ideas to improve how we work, we’d like to hear from you.

About ChemCare

ChemCare is a leading 3PL service provider specialising in the storage, handling and distribution of dangerous goods. We also support customers through our specialist brands: AgriCare, CommCare, FoodCare and PharmaCare.

Based in Otahuhu, we are centrally located to industry and transport networks. Safety, service and care are at the forefront of what we do.

About the role

This is a varied, hands-on warehouse role with an immediate start available. You will work across receiving, storage and dispatch activities, helping ensure our customers’ goods are handled safely, accurately and on time.

Your responsibilities will include:

Receiving and checking incoming goods.

Completing accurate putaways and stock movements.

Picking, packing and preparing orders for dispatch.

Operating forklifts and handling goods safely.

Supporting stocktakes and inventory accuracy.

Recording warehouse transactions and completing documentation accurately.

Maintaining clean, organised work areas and following site safety procedures.

We provide internal and external training to help you develop your skills and learn our systems and processes.

Ongoing training and professional development.

Develop knowledge in a specialist sector within the logistics industry.

Opportunities for advancement for those with a proven track record.

Wellbeing support—conditions apply.

Skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Previous warehouse experience and a good understanding of safe working practices.

The ability to work well within a team or independently in a warehouse serving multiple customers.

A full driver’s licence, preferably with an F endorsement.

A current counterbalance forklift operator certificate.

Reliability, punctuality and a positive, practical attitude.

An understanding of inventory control.

Basic computer skills, accurate data entry and a willingness to learn warehouse management systems and handheld scanning processes.

Strong attention to detail, accurate paperwork and good numeracy.

Health and safety, quality and environmental awareness.

An understanding of 5S workplace organisation principles and their benefits.

The following would be advantageous:

MPI Approved Person accreditation.

Dangerous goods training and certification.

Experience handling dangerous goods and an understanding of relevant compliance requirements.

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