Warehouse Storeperson

Bidvest New Zealand Limited; Nelson; Hybrid; NZD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Training & development

Career progression

Immediate start

Job summary

Bidfood Nelson is seeking an experienced Warehouse Storeperson to join our busy warehouse team. This hands-on role requires a proven warehouse background, forklift operation, and a focus on accuracy, safety, and efficiency.

You will receive, check, and store stock, perform regular stock checks, and collaborate with warehouse, purchasing, and operations teams. We offer full-time and part-time roles with a starting rate of $25.00 per hour and opportunities for higher rates for experienced

Qualifications

• Proven warehouse experience.
• Current forklift licence (essential).
• High-reach forklift experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and high-reach equipment safely and efficiently.
• Receive, check, and put away incoming stock.
• Complete daily replenishment for nightshift operations.
• Maintain accurate inventory and stock rotation using scanning equipment.
• Conduct stock checks and investigate discrepancies.
• Inspect incoming stock for damage, quality and accuracy.
• Ensure products are correctly labelled and stored.
• Work with warehouse, purchasing and operations teams.
• Follow health and safety procedures to maintain a safe workplace.

Skills

Forklift operation

Stock control

Attention to detail

Tools

Forklift licence

High-reach forklift

Job description

Bidfood Nelson is looking for an experienced and reliable Warehouse Storeperson to join our busy warehouse team.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with proven warehouse experience who is confident operating forklifts and takes pride in maintaining high standards of accuracy, safety, and efficiency. You'll play a key role in ensuring stock is received, replenished, and stored correctly to support our daily operations and customer commitments.

We are currently recruiting for both full-time and part-time opportunities and encourage experienced forklift operators to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and high-reach equipment safely and efficiently.
• Receive, check, and put away incoming stock.
• Complete daily replenishment for nightshift operations.
• Maintain accurate inventory and stock rotation practices using scanning equipment.
• Conduct stock checks and investigate discrepancies.
• Inspect incoming stock for damage, quality, and accuracy.
• Ensure products are correctly labelled and stored.
• Work collaboratively with warehouse, purchasing, and operational teams.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and contribute to a safe working environment.

What We're Looking For

• Proven warehouse experience.
• Current forklift licence (essential).
• Previous high-reach forklift experience is a bonus.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling tasks.
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-focused.
• Flexibility to work rostered hours across Monday to Saturday.

What's In It For You?

• Starting from $25.00 per hour, with higher rates available for experienced candidates.
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available.
• Availability across Monday to Saturday is required.
• Part-time applicants should be available to work a minimum of three days per week.
• Typical hours are 7:00am to 3:30pm, however start and finish times may vary to meet operational requirements.
• Opportunity for additional hours during busy periods and stocktakes.
• Staff buying privileges and employee discounts.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Career progression opportunities within a nationwide business.
• Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Why Bidfood?

Bidfood is one of New Zealand's leading foodservice distributors, providing quality products and exceptional service to customers nationwide. We pride ourselves on our people, our team culture, and creating opportunities for employees to build long-term careers.

If you have warehouse experience, a forklift licence, and are looking for your next opportunity with a market-leading business, we'd love to hear from you.