Storeperson

|Food & Dairy - Manufacturing|New Zealand
  • Free Onsite Parking
  • Work for a loved New Zealand Brand
  • Tuesday – Saturday role

The Company: Whittaker’s is New Zealand’s biggest chocolate manufacturer and has received New Zealand’s ‘Most Trusted Brand’ numerous times. They live by the belief that ‘best is always better’, insisting on using only the finest ingredients, the best methods, most precise machinery, and needing the best people to keep making good honest chocolate.

The Role: Whittaker’s is on the hunt for an experienced Storeperson to help the warehouse team ensure efficient storage and safekeeping of raw materials, finished goods and returned goods. You will be responsible for operating forklifts, receiving inwards goods, unloading and loading trucks, picking and packaging orders for dispatch, accurately labelling, entering data into the ERP system as well as contributing to stock take / inventory control activities.

Hours are 8.00am – 5.30pm Tuesday to Friday, and 7.00am to 4.30pm on Saturdays.   

You, the Candidate: Having worked in warehousing for a couple years, the ideal candidate for this role will be well rehearsed in handling inwards & outwards goods processes, leading by example to ensure the warehouse remains compliant with H&S and other food safety regulations, and possess a strong eye for detail in data entry and inventory control. Knowledge of food safety and quality standards is highly preferred.

You will also possess the following skills and attributes:

  • At least 1 years’ experience in a ‘Storeperson’ role within a busy manufacturing / FMCG environment (highly preferred)
  • Current Forklift License & Driver’s License
  • Strong H&S awareness
  • Computer literacy and ability to learn ERP system
  • Ability to self-manage and work autonomously
  • Organisational and prioritising skills
  • Excellent communication skills to liaise with external and internal stakeholders

Apply:
Please note: To apply for this role, you must hold valid New Zealand citizenship, residency or  work visa that does not require an accredited employer. You must also hold a current forklift license and driver’s license.
To apply for this role, please select the relevant ‘Apply’ button. Alternatively, please email your CV to Bethany Craigen at bethany@trs.co.nz and outline your current right to work status, and licence status.