Warehouse Team Member

James Dunlop Textiles Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

James Dunlop Textiles is seeking a Distribution Team member for our Mangere warehouse to cut, measure and package fabric drops from bulk rolls for customer orders and production needs. This is a physically demanding, hands-on role requiring accurate cutting and adherence to quality standards.

You will follow cutting specifications, minimise waste, and collaborate with the cutting team to meet deadlines while maintaining health and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a fabric or textile cutting role.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to read and interpret orders and cutting specifications.
• Must be physically fit to lift and maneuver heavy rolls.
• Able to stand for long periods and perform repeated tasks.
• Full-time hours, Mon–Fri 6:00 am–2:30 pm in Māngere.
• Must pass a full police check.
• Forkhoist licence (or F endorsement with OSH certificate).
• Clean driver’s licence.
• Experience in the textile industry as a cutter.
• Current notice period.

Responsibilities

• Accurately cut fabric to specified measurements, ensuring a high standard of quality and consistency
• Minimise fabric wastage and achieve daily cutting targets
• Review fabric for flaws or inconsistencies and carry out quality control checks prior to dispatch
• Collaborate with the cutting team to meet tight deadlines and customer expectations
• Ensure all tasks are completed in compliance with health and safety requirements
• Maintain a clean and organised work environment

Skills

Fabric cutting

Attention to detail

Reading orders

Team player

English reading

Physical fitness

Job description

James Dunlop Textiles is a well-established family-owned New Zealand textiles wholesaler and distributor. Our company offers drapery and upholstery interior furnishings products for use in residential home and commercial situations. We sell our products in New Zealand, Australia, the United States and Asia predominantly.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Distribution Team member to join our Warehouse in Māngere. This is a hands-on role focused on accurately picking, measuring, cutting, and packing fabric drops from bulk rolls to fulfil customer orders and production requirements.

This is a physically demanding role involving regular heavy lifting of fabric drops, standing for long periods, and carrying out manual handling tasks. Strong attention to detail, precision, and physical fitness are essential to succeed in this position.

This position forms part of the wider Distribution team, and cross-training in other warehouse functions may be required to support operational needs

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately cut fabric to specified measurements, ensuring a high standard of quality and consistency
• Minimise fabric wastage and achieve daily cutting targets
• Review fabric for flaws or inconsistencies and carry out quality control checks prior to dispatch
• Collaborate with the cutting team to meet tight deadlines and customer expectations
• Ensure all tasks are completed in compliance with health and safety requirements
• Maintain a clean and organised work environment

About you:

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in a fabric or textile cutting role, preferably in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• The ability to read and interpret orders and cutting specifications
• Strong physical fitness – you must be able to lift and maneuver heavy rolls and drops of fabric throughout the day
• The ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks with precision
• A team-player attitude with a commitment to quality and efficiency
• proficiency level in English for reading and following instructions in the workplace
• full-time hours, Monday to Friday from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm in Māngere, Auckland
• role requires a full police check
• forkhoist licence (or F endorsement with OSH certificate)
• clean drivers licence
• experience in the textile industry as a cutter
• current notice period

Why Join Us?

• Work with a respected, established New Zealand brand
• Be part of a creative, collaborative environment within a premium design destination
• Enjoy a diverse, engaging role with genuine responsibility and variety

If you are passionate about quality, have a great work ethic, and want to be part of a company that values craftsmanship and care, we would love to hear from you.

Applicants must have NZ Citizenship or Residency or the ability to work without restrictions in New Zealand. Sponsorship is not available.