Inwards Assistant

Here at Tamatea PAK’nSAVE we want to give our valued customers the BEST shopping experience every time they shop.  Are you a customer service superstar? Do you enjoy working outdoors as part of a fun and friendly team?

We currently have a full-time position for an Inwards Assistant to join our team at PAK'nSAVE Tamatea.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a hands-on role that is critical to ensuring stock is received, checked, stored, and replenished efficiently throughout the store. Working closely with our Dry Goods team, you will play an important role in unloading deliveries, maintaining stock accuracy, operating forklifts, and ensuring the storeroom runs safely and effectively.

This role requires a high level of physical fitness, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining excellent store standards. No two days are the same, and you'll be an important part of keeping products flowing from the back door to the shelves.

We have one full-time role available on the following roster:

Inwards Asistant: 40 hours

Sunday: 5:00am - 1:30pm

Monday: 5:00am - 1:30pm

Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:30pm

Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:30pm

Thursday: 9:00am - 5:30pm

Responsibilities include:

Stock Management & Storeroom Operations

• Unloading trucks and supplier deliveries safely and efficiently.
• Checking deliveries against invoices and pick slips to ensure accuracy.
• Processing delivery documentation and receipting stock in line with store procedures.
• Completing temperature checks and Safe Food Pro entries for perishable deliveries.
• Ensuring stock is rotated and stored correctly.
• Maintaining agreed storeroom standards and organisation.
• Identifying and replenishing stock shortages where required.
• Assisting with stock movement and replenishment within Grocery.
• Adhering to Traffic Management Plan and Food Control Plan requirements.
• Supporting operational delivery standards across the department.

Compliance & Housekeeping

• Following all Health & Safety, Food Safety and store compliance requirements.
• Keeping the storeroom, inwards goods area, and external loading areas clean and hazard-free.
• Breaking down cardboard and disposing of waste appropriately.
• Maintaining equipment and reporting any maintenance requirements.
• Undertaking general housekeeping duties including cleaning, sweeping, and managing spills.

Teamwork & Customer Service

• Working effectively as part of the Grocery and Storeroom team.
• Assisting customers with queries when required.
• Living and demonstrating the PAK'nSAVE Tamatea Values every day.
• Completing other reasonable duties as required to support business continuity.

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for someone who is reliable, safety-focused, and enjoys working in a busy physical environment.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Hold a current OSH Forklift Certificate.
• Be physically fit and capable of regular lifting, manual handling, climbing ladders, and moving stock throughout the store.
• Have strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Be computer literate and comfortable learning store systems.
• Have good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Have a good command of written and spoken English.
• Be a positive team player with a great work ethic.
• Have the ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Have current rights to work in New Zealand.

Desirable

• Previous SAP experience.
• Customer service experience.
• Food retail or fresh food experience.

ABOUT US

PAK'nSAVE Tamatea is a pretty big business on its own, never mind being part of the Foodstuffs Cooperative. We employ over 230 people, serve over 30,000 people a week, and help support our local community.

We have a contemporary and modern store that is renowned for providing our customers with fresh and quality food at great value for money, along with excellent customer service.

Our Store Vision is Enriching Our People, Feeding Our Community.

Our Values are:

• Think Customer
• In It Together
• Courageous
• Above The Line

We will start viewing applications and arranging interviews straight away, so if this role sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, don't delay, apply today!

Only candidates with current rights to work in New Zealand will be considered for this position.

Apply now

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