Warehouse Assistant - Forklift (Reach) Operator

Warehouse Assistant | Chilled & Frozen Butchery | Forklift (Reach) Operator

Gilmours Hamilton | Full Time

Join a team that's 100% NZ owned, growing fast, and genuinely invests in its people

Gilmours Hamilton is 100% NZ owned and operated, proudly part of the Foodstuffs family co-operative. We employ over 100 great people and serve thousands of customers every week, all while supporting our local community.

We're looking for a Warehouse Assistant to join our Chilled, Frozen and Butchery department, keeping our shelves full and stock moving, and operating Reach and Counterbalance forklift. If you're reliable, physically fit, and know your way around a forklift, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Replenishing stock in our Chilled, Frozen and Butchery display and storage areas
• Operating Reach truck and Counterbalance forklifts to move and organise stock
• Using handheld RF scanners to track and manage inventory
• Lifting and moving stock, including heavy items (25kg+)
• Working in cold environments (chillers and freezers) as well as ambient areas
• Adapting to different tasks and departments as the day requires

What You'll Bring

• Physical fitness - this is an active role, on your feet, lifting and moving product
• Current Forklift OSH certificate, with genuine Reach truck experience — this is essential
• A safe, sensible approach to forklift operation and warehouse work
• A strong, verifiable attendance record and reliable work history
• Fluent written and verbal English
• Your own reliable transport (public transport doesn't cover our shift times)
• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
• Previous warehouse, retail, butchery, or food industry experience is a bonus, not a requirement
• SAP experience is a plus, but we'll train you if you don't have it

What's In It For You

• Above-industry pay rates
• We're committed to developing our people, and we love promoting from within - this role could be the start of something bigger for you
• Genuine training and career progression - including SAP systems training, one of the largest business management tools used globally
• Support to build real, transferable experience in warehouse operations and supply chain
• A leadership team that's invested in your development and open to your feedback
• A fun, inclusive team culture - we work hard and support each other
• Central location with free on-site parking, plus team events
• Uniform, footwear and PPE all supplied
• Generous staff discounts

Hours

Full time early starts (6am) and could be working either Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday. Exact hours and days to be confirmed at interview and dependant on the successful applicant.

You must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa to apply.

Applications will be reviewed as they come in, and interviews may begin before the closing date — so don't wait to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About Foodstuffs North Island

We're Foodies, an unbeatable team of over 22,000 New Zealanders working to help Kiwis get more out of life. For nearly 100 years, we've built a network of almost 350 PAK'nSAVE, New World, Four Square and Gilmours stores across the North Island.

Every one of our stores is locally owned and operated by grocers who live in the community they serve. Our people are our business, we're committed to helping every team member unleash their potential, build a purposeful career, and grow within our co-operative.