Warehouse Assistant

We have 4 permanent vacancies available for reliable, energetic Warehouse Service Assistants to join our evening and night Service Team in Manukau. In this physically active, fast-paced role, you will be at the heart of our store operations—accurately picking, processing, and dispatching stock, loading trucks with customer orders, and replenishing the store.

Please let us know which shift pattern you are applying for in your application:

• Option 1: Permanent Part-Time (3 Positions Available)

   

   

  • Friday: 4:00 PM – 12:30 AM

     

     

  • Sunday: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM

     

     

• Option 2: Permanent Full-Time (1 Position Available)

   

   

  • Sunday – Thursday: 6:00 PM – 2:30 AM

     

     

What You’ll Be Doing

• Order Picking, Dispatch & Truck Loading: Accurately service pick, process, and dispatch stock using our EWM system, and load trucks with customer orders to ensure deliveries go out accurately and on time.

   

   

• Replenishment & Merchandising: Restock designated aisles, rotate stock and face up shelves.

   

   

• Store Presentation & Safety: Keep aisles and workspaces clean, clear of rubbish, and hazard-free, strictly following all Health & Safety and Food Safety policies.

   

   

What We’re Looking For

• Reach Forklift Experience (Preferred): Ideally, you will have 2+ years of reach forklift experience and feel confident operating safely in a busy warehouse environment.

   

   

• Physical Fitness & Stamina: There is a lot of manual handling involved in this role, so you must be fit, healthy, and comfortable with heavy lifting, loading trucks, and being on your feet at pace.

   

   

• Reliability & Shift Availability: Full commitment to your chosen evening/night shift schedule.

   

   

• Communication & Math: Strong verbal and written English, along with solid basic math skills.

   

   

• Team Spirit & Eye for Detail: A proactive problem-solver who takes pride in high presentation standards and enjoys working alongside people from all walks of life.

   

   

• Bonus Points: Previous retail, warehousing, or customer service experience, 2–3 years of secondary education.

   

   

Why Join Us?

• Secure, Permanent Hours: Consistent, set shifts every week.

   

   

• Supportive Team: Work alongside a diverse, hardworking crew within the Foodstuffs network.

   

   

• Variety: A dynamic mix of warehouse operations, truck loading, and store replenishment.

   

   

How to Apply

Ready to join the team? Click Apply Now to submit your CV and a brief cover letter specifying which shift option (Part-Time or Full-Time) you are applying for, along with details of any reach forklift experience.

 

Please note: Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand, be able to provide a clean Ministry of Justice (MOJ) criminal record check and pass a pre-employment drug test.