Night Shift Pick Packers

We are looking for experienced storepersons to join our hard-working pick/pack team .  Based in Mangere, night shift hours are 6pm to 4am, 4 x 10 hours shifts across our working week (Sunday to Friday. Actual shift days will be discussed at interview).   Flexibility around working hours is required as we respond to changing business needs, ie: additional hours as required.

Previous experience in a  warehouse environment is desirable (but not essential).  We have three departments - Drystore (ambient temperature), Chiller and Freezer.  Currently, our recruitment focus is the freezer so preference will be given to candidates keen to work in this environment (full training and PPE will be provided of course, and a freezer allowance will be payable).  Applicants must be able to demonstrate a history of reliability as this is key to the success of our business.

This position requires individuals to be physically fit as there is frequent heavy lifting of up to 25kg.  Preference will be given to applicants who have a desire to learn to operate and forklift and/or reach truck, but this is not essential.

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Excellent written and spoken English and numerical skills
• The ability to work unsupervised
• Accuracy and speed with picking and packing orders
• Experience working a food distribution or similar warehouse environment
• NO Criminal convictions
• MUST provide 2 contactable work referees
• NZ permanent residency or citizenship required

We offer:

• Stable employment and hours - minimum 40 hours per week
• Staff buying privileges after 3 months of service

Applicants must be able to provide references, agree to security checks and ACC pre employment checks as well as being able to pass a pre-employment drug test and a health check if working in the freezer.

Bidfood is at the forefront of the foodservice market in New Zealand, offering an exceptional customer experience driven by passion, commitment, innovation and expertise. Bidfood recognises those who thrive on using their initiative and delivering a high quality service.  We believe these people are the absolute key to the success of Bidfood.

This is an excellent career opportunity to join a stable, constantly growing, highly respected company within the hospitality industry.