Store Person - Wellington (17347)
Big Chill Distribution · 1001-5000 employees
What the role involves
- Loading and unloading freight
- Positioning pallets
- Checking temperatures
What they ask for
OSH-approved forklift license, 1-2 years forklift experience, freight loading experience in temperature-controlled environments advantageous, team commitment, drug test and MoJ criminal/ACC check required.
- 1+ yr experience
- Professional licence or registration
About the job
About Us
You've probably seen our recognisable polar bear logo on trucks going from town to town across our beautiful country. No surprise if you have - Big Chill Distribution is a leader in the storage and express delivery of chilled and frozen products nationwide, with eleven depots strategically positioned throughout New Zealand. We pride ourselves on delivering excellence in transportation services from collection to delivery.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Store Person to load and unload our clients' freight, ensuring the product is received in a prime and quality condition.
This is a fulltime role working on our morning shift, Starting at 2:00am Monday to Friday with rostered Saturdays, based at our Wellington branch.
What you'll be doing
- Loading/unloading of trucks
- Positioning pallets and sorting freight
- Checking line-haul and metro units are operating at correct temperatures before opening doors to unload.
- Ensuring both the chiller and freezer floors are clear every morning and any remaining items are loaded to the correct runs before departure
- Ensuring Health and Safety compliance – both personally and within the team
About You
- OSH approved, up-to-date Forklift License
- Minimum 1-2 years’ experience operating a Forklift
- Experience in freight loading in temperature-controlled environments – advantageous
- Keen understanding of inventory management and cycle of order fulfilment
- Experience working in temperature-controlled environments - advantageous
- Committed to working together as a team to achieve shared goals
Our Values
At Big Chill, our core values are the foundation of everything we do. We are committed to Family and Team, Encouragement, Accountability and Honesty, Image and Brand, and Respect. We support each other to work safely together, empower and encourage people to be their best, take accountability for our actions, are dedicated to exhibiting a positive image, and we have respect for one another.
What can Big Chill offer you?
- A modern and well-maintained depot environment
- A supportive team who uplift one another and strive for success
- A business with over 25 years of industry experience - the opportunity to learn is endless
If you're ready to join our team and embark on a rewarding career in transportation, we want to hear from you!
The successful candidate will be required to pass a drug test and satisfactory MoJ criminal and ACC check prior to commencement.
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