Warehouse Services assistant

Hynds Limited; Maungakiekie-Tāmaki; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Staff discounts

Training & career progression

Safety-focused team

Job summary

Hynds Limited in Onehunga, Auckland, is seeking a Warehouse Services Assistant Team Member to support receiving stock, picking, packing, and dispatching customer orders. You’ll help maintain accurate inventory and safe, efficient warehouse operations in a hands-on role.

We value reliability, teamwork, and attention to detail. forklift experience is preferred and on-the-job training is available. applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and ready for a pre-employment screening.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Picking, packing, and dispatching orders accurately and on time.
• Receiving and checking stock, including inbound shipments.
• Assisting with container unloads and MPI compliance processes.
• Loading/unloading trucks and operating warehouse equipment.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized warehouse.
• Supporting stocktakes and inventory accuracy.
• Providing excellent service to customers collecting products.
• Upholding a safety-first culture.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Forklift experience/licence

Job description

Warehouse Services Assistant Team Member | Onehunga

Hynds is a proudly family-owned New Zealand business and the country's leading supplier of water and environmental infrastructure solutions across the civil and rural sectors. Our reputation is built on genuine customer service and a culture guided by three simple values: People Matter, We Do What's Right, and We Look After Each Other.

For more than 50 years, we've helped build and maintain the essential water and wastewater infrastructure that keeps New Zealand communities thriving. We believe diverse teams make better decisions and stronger businesses, and we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

About the Role

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, you'll play an important role in keeping our warehouse operating efficiently and safely. From receiving stock and unloading containers to picking customer orders and loading deliveries, no two days are exactly the same.

Day-to-Day You'll Be:

• Picking, packing, and dispatching customer orders accurately and on time
• Receiving and checking incoming stock, including domestic and international shipments
• Assisting with container unloads and MPI compliance processes
• Loading and unloading trucks safely and efficiently
• Operating warehouse equipment, including forklifts and lifting devices
• Maintaining an organised, clean, and safe warehouse environment
• Assisting with stocktakes and inventory accuracy
• Providing excellent service to customers collecting products from the branch
• Supporting a strong safety-first culture

What We're Looking For

We're more interested in attitude than ticking every box.

You'll ideally bring:

• A positive, reliable, and hardworking approach
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• The ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Reasonable physical fitness and the ability to regularly lift up to 20kg
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Previous warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, trade, or distribution experience (advantageous but not essential)
• Forklift experience or licence (preferred but training can be provided for the right person)

What's in it for You?

• The opportunity to join a market-leading, family-owned New Zealand business that genuinely values its people.
• Be part of a company that prides itself on safety, innovation, and teamwork.
• Supportive team environment where your contribution is valued.
• Health insurance (subject to eligibility criteria).
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Access to employee discounts through our partner network.
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities.

Before You Join Us

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screening, and criminal history check. You must also be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.