Dispatch Worker

WHO WE ARE: Southern Paprika Limited (SPL)

Located in Warkworth, just north of Auckland, Southern Paprika Limited (today known as SPL) is New Zealand’s largest single-site glasshouse operation and one of the country’s leading producers of hothouse vegetables. It operates 26 hectares of modern glasshouses on an 86- hectare site, growing capsicums and tomatoes, alongside a smaller volume of snacking cucumbers. In 2023, SPL became a wholly owned subsidiary of Market Gardeners Limited (MG Group).

SPL has a strong & diverse people culture at SPL which lives our values of Positivity, Teamwork, Efficiency and Communication.

THE ROLE:

We have an opportunity for a motivated team player to join the Dispatch Team of 4. You will work closely with the Dispatch Supervisor, ensuring all customer orders are filled on time.

You will be responsible for:

• Palletising boxes of capsicum to orders, ensuring all documentation is completed for outgoing product
• Rotation of chiller stocks and keeping the dispatch area clean and tidy
• Navigation of computer systems for order fulfilment
• Working across all areas of the packhouse including grading, putting lids on boxes, stacking boxes/crates on to pallets
• Learning to operate all packhouse machinery
• Assisting with glasshouse work as required

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Basic computer literacy is a must, including an understanding of MS Excel
• Attention to detail is vital to ensure you can meet the technical aspects of this role
• Ability to work autonomously and comfortable working in and out of our chillers
• Dispatch experience is not required however would be an advantage
• A capable communicator in pressured environments
• A reasonable level of fitness as this is a physical role involving heavy lifting
• Flexibility with hours to support our seasonal demands

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• We will provide forklift license training, as this will be needed for the role
• Life cover up to $50k
• An employee assistance program to support you when you need it
• Career & skill development provided
• Free Parking
• Free fruit to take home!

Apply Today!

If this role sounds like you, click APPLY NOW! with your CV and cover letter explaining why you would be suitable for this position.

You can also contact our recruitment team via phone or email.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: Elizabeth [09 425 1160](tel:09 425 1160)

You can check out our website for more information about our company: www.spl.nz

Workers must already have rights to work in NZ.