Forklift Operator / Grocery Assistant

Forklift Operator / Grocery Assistant

New World Gardens

We are looking for a full-time Forklift/Grocery Assistant to join our team at New World Gardens.  This is a varied role that combines responsibilities within our storeroom and on the retail floor within our Grocery Department.

Are you reliable, enjoy being busy, enjoy working within a team environment but equally can work on your own, this could be the job for you.

Key attributes required:

• Be able to operate a forklift in a safe and responsible manner
• Help the team to maintain a tidy and well-organised storeroom
• Ensures a safe environment for staff and delivery personnel
• Provides a high standard of customer service
• Able to comply with Food & Workplace Safety Practices

Our ideal person would be able to :

• Provide a high standard of customer service
• Hold a current Forklift License (not essential) however experience operating a forklift is a must
• Physically fit with heavy lifting experience
• Shows strong attention to detail
• Reliable, organized and has a can-do attitude
• Has a friendly, positive attitude
• Excellent communicator and a real team player

New World Gardens promotes growth in our staff and we offer personal development opportunities.  If you are looking for an opportunity to join a supportive team that focuses on providing excellent service we would love hear from you.

Send us your resume and cover letter via Foodstuffs http://foodstuffs.careercentre.net.nz.

Applications must have the legal right to work in New Zealand to be considered.

Applications close: 13th November 2026

We will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advertisement early once a suitable candidate is appointed