Foodstuffs South Island Looking for Part Time Storeperson at Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Full Time

About Us

We’re a team of 14,000 who make sure South Islanders have access to the groceries and essentials they need. Proudly 100% Kiwi-owned and operated, our co-operative has more than 200 PAK’nSAVE, New World, Four Square, Raeward Fresh and On the Spot stores feeding the South Island.

We value being at the heart of our communities, like we’ve always been, to make the South Island a better place – for today and for many generations to come. From sunny Golden Bay all the way to Stewart Island, there’s a Foodstuffs store serving you and your whānau.

Our success is down to our people who bring their skills, experience, passion, and expertise to make Foodies an amazing and rewarding place to work. Our co-op has a wide variety of roles to offer, and endless opportunities for development.

Our Values

At Foodstuffs South Island, together we drive success to be our best and care for our whānau. We recognise that it takes a collective effort to achieve success, and we thrive on fostering a culture of collaboration to drive innovation and embracing challenges as a united team. We are committed to supporting our people, and to positively impact the lives of South Islanders every day.

About The Role

We are looking for Storepersons, to join our Temperature Controlled or Ambient distribution centers located in Hornby. This is a part-time role, the duties include:

Pick/pack cartons (heavy liftings – up to 25kgs)

Voice picking and operate machinery safely.

Keeping yourself and work mates safe, following all health and safety protocols

Reach daily targets as an individual and in a team #OneTeam.

Starting payrate, dependent on experience $24.08 – $26.01 per hour (reviewed after 6 months)

Hours of Work:

• Minimum 16 hours per week
• Working Sunday; 05:00-13:30 or 14:00-22:30
• Working 2x 4-hour evening shifts; 16:00-20:00 or 17:00-21:00

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

Physically fit and self-motivated

An attention to detail – you like to get things right first time.

Willingness to learn in a great team within a values-based culture.

Must have reliable transport.

Must have New Zealand residency or citizenship.

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?

We encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for individuals with diverse experiences and are keen to hear from those who believe they have the drive and potential to succeed in this role.

What We Offer

• Our distribution centers have free carparking and an in-house café.
• Overtime after 40 hours per week, paid at time and a half.
• We’re committed to equitable outcomes, and we offer additional paid parental leave, free period products and financial health checks to name a few.
• We support your wellbeing with Southern Cross health insurance for you and your family after a qualifying period, discounts at local gyms, and access to online wellbeing tools.
• You can access Enhanced leave; Lifestyle leave and sick leave from day one of joining the Foodies team.
• We offer continuous learning and professional growth, as well as access to our extensive online training library and endless opportunities.
• We’re proud of our supportive team environment, and our positive and friendly culture that’s made fun by social events!

We are an alcohol and drug free workplace. Pre-employment checks include drug & alcohol testing and health assessment.

How to Apply

Ready to take on the challenge? We’d love to hear from you – apply now. If you have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team at [email protected].

Applications Close: Wednesday the 19th of February 2024