Warehouse Assistant - Produce
Our Auckland Fresh Produce is seeking casual Pick Packers to join our team in the lead-up to Christmas and our busy period. As part of a dynamic group, you will help prepare, process, and pack fresh vegetables and fruits according to customer orders.
The role:
- Immediate start
- Shifts available: 05.00 am – 02.00 pm (Monday – Saturday)
- Location: Ihumatao Road, Mangere
- Employment type: Casual
The Job: As a Pick Packer, you will work with fresh produce (fruits and vegetables), pulling, weighing, and packing supplies, as well as assist in stocking and other warehouse duties. Your main tasks will include:
- Picking, weighing and packing orders
- Assisting in dispatching orders
- Handling and restocking inventory
- Receiving and storing products
- Performing some heavy lifting (up to 20 kg)
- Monitoring product quality by inspecting items before packaging
- Cleaning work areas and maintaining general housekeeping
- Strictly adhering to food safety standards and health and safety protocols
The Person:We are looking for someone who can work independently to achieve results. Our Produce department operates in a temperature-controlled environment, so you should be comfortable in a cold setting and physically fit for some heavy lifting.
Ideal Candidates will:
- Have relevant experience in the fresh produce industry or warehousing/pick pack roles
- Previous work in a chiller and/or depot environment
- Reliable transport and flexibility with hours
- Clear communication skills
- A confident, flexible attitude with attention to detail
- Prior NZ experience and knowledge of basic food ingredients
- Be physically fit and capable of heavy lifting
- Possess intermediate literacy and numeracy skills
- Be hardworking, reliable, and demonstrate good work ethics
- Have a strong understanding of health and safety requirements
- Have reliable transport and the ability to attend shifts as and when required
Interested? If you’re interested in this role, please apply online by attaching a copy of your current CV.
Eligibility: Applicants must have NZ citizenship, residency, or a valid work visa. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone, text, or email.
Pre-employment Checks: To ensure a safe and compliant work environment, successful candidates will be required to complete satisfactory pre-employment checks. These will include satisfactory employment references, government agency verifications (Ministry of Justice and ACC) as well as alcohol and drug testing conducted by an accredited provider for workplace substance testing in New Zealand.
We look forward to your application.