Careers » Fixed term Inwards goods assistant
LeaderBrand Produce Limited is a key employer in the Gisborne region and is known as one of New Zealand's most recognised and diverse horticultural and fresh food businesses. We are a family business with a team culture, and we are looking for a team player who is ready to get stuck in during our busy summer season.
As an Inwards Goods Assistant, you'll play a vital role in a collaborative team, ensuring that all inwards tasks are handled efficiently to maintain the highest standards of freshness and cleanliness for our products.
About The RoleThis fast-paced, physical role is responsible for varied duties and includes palletising and counting of product, inwards goods receipt and dispatch with an emphasis on quality, temperature control, safety, and stock accuracy. You must be able to work in a coolstore environment and temperature.
You will join a team of approximately 25 distribution staff working on a staggered start roster covering seven days a week. The role is varied throughout the day and may cover all aspects of inwards and outwards goods. Quality assurance through visual and temperature checks is critical before the product reaches our customers. When you are not busy with your core role and responsibilities, you are helping other team members to achieve theirs.
Core FunctionsCrate and bin washing/sterilisationDumping of rejected and/or expired stockCleaning of yard and coolstoreCarding and wrapping of crates and palletsAbout YouJoin our team and bring your skills to a dynamic, fast-paced environment where quality, safety, and teamwork are our top priorities. We're looking for motivated individuals with the following experience and attributes to help us deliver the best products every day:
Experience Desired:Previous experience in food manufacturing or warehouse settingsForklift experience in a fast-paced, cold environmentStrong background in health and safety practicesFamiliarity with food safety and quality standards in a manufacturing plantSome experience with basic admin and computer systems is a plusEffective communication, both written and verbalReliable, accurate, and detail-orientedStrong numerical accuracy and attention to detailPersonal Attributes:Comfortable working in a cold environmentExcellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasksAdaptable and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced settingHigh attention to detail and commitment to qualityCapable of working independently or as part of a teamDoes this opening sound like a job opportunity that you would love to apply for? Please submit your application to join our team and include your CV if you have one, this shows us your skills and experience you can bring to the team.
Please note for applications to be considered you must be a New Zealand citizen or hold a valid current working visa. Pre-employment drug test will be required for all successful applicants.
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