A private advertiser is hiring a Warehouse Assistant in Greerton, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. This is a full-time opportunity offering NZD $24.50 per hour within a busy pharmaceutical distribution team in Tauranga. The employer is seeking a reliable, versatile and detail-oriented candidate with experience in warehouse operations, including order picking, packing, dispatch and receiving incoming goods.
The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately picking and packing customer orders, preparing shipments for courier collection, receiving and checking incoming stock, verifying product codes and expiry dates, and maintaining an organised warehouse environment. Applicants should have good organisational skills, a positive attitude and the ability to perform regular physical tasks safely. Previous warehouse or distribution experience is preferred, while pharmaceutical industry experience and a current forklift certificate will be considered advantages.
Job Details
| Job Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Warehouse Assistant |
| Employer | Private Advertiser |
| Location | Greerton, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand |
| Industry | Pharmaceutical Distribution / Warehousing |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Salary | NZD $24.50 per hour |
| Work Location | Tauranga, Bay of Plenty |
| Experience | Previous warehouse or distribution experience preferred |
| Forklift Certificate | Advantageous |
| Key Skills | Order picking, packing, dispatch and stock handling |
| Posted | 1 day ago |
Tasks and Responsibilities
As a Warehouse Assistant, the successful candidate will support daily warehouse and distribution operations, ensuring customer orders are processed accurately and incoming stock is handled correctly. Main duties may include:
- Accurately pick products and carefully pack customer orders.
- Prepare orders for dispatch, including labelling and sorting items for courier collection.
- Receive incoming stock and check deliveries against accompanying paperwork.
- Identify stock discrepancies and report any incorrect or damaged deliveries.
- Put received stock away in the correct warehouse locations.
- Check product quantities, product codes and expiry dates.
- Operate warehouse computer systems and barcode scanners.
- Ensure customer orders are ready before daily courier cut-off times.
- Perform regular lifting and other physical warehouse duties safely.
- Assist colleagues with different warehouse tasks as operational priorities change.
- Follow workplace health and safety procedures.
- Keep warehouse areas clean, tidy and organised.
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Workplace & Professional Requirements
Candidates should be prepared to:
- Work in a busy pharmaceutical distribution warehouse.
- Handle order picking, packing, dispatch and incoming goods.
- Maintain accuracy when checking stock quantities and product codes.
- Use barcode scanners and warehouse computer systems.
- Meet daily order processing and courier dispatch deadlines.
- Perform regular physical activities, including lifting.
- Follow safe warehouse handling and storage procedures.
- Work collaboratively with other team members.
- Adapt to changing duties and operational priorities.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
Education & Experience
- Formal educational qualifications are not specified in the advertisement.
- Previous warehouse or distribution experience is preferred.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical industry will be an advantage.
- A current forklift certificate is advantageous.
- Strong attention to detail is essential.
- Good organisational and time-management skills are required.
- Candidates should be comfortable performing regular physical warehouse tasks.
- A dependable attendance record and positive attitude are expected.
- Commitment to workplace health and safety practices is important.
Benefits & Work Schedule
- Full-time employment opportunity.
- Hourly pay of NZD $24.50.
- Opportunity to work within a pharmaceutical distribution operation.
- Exposure to different warehouse functions, including picking, packing, dispatch and stock receiving.
- Opportunity to develop warehouse and inventory-handling skills.
- Varied responsibilities in a busy distribution environment.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates can apply through the original advertisement on SEEK New Zealand. Search for Warehouse Assistant – Greerton, Bay of Plenty, listed by the private advertiser.
