Grocery and Storeroom Assistant
Company: foodstuffs
Role summary
Grocery and Storeroom Assistant is a role at foodstuffs in Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand (on-site). Posted 2026-08-22. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Grocery and Storeroom Assistant
- Company
- foodstuffs
- Location
- Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Logistics & Warehousing
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-08-22
You’ll get to stay active and help keep the store running smoothly in this hands-on role that doesn’t require a degree to get started. It’s a great opportunity to build steady experience in a fast-paced environment where you can learn the ropes of retail operations from the ground up.
Job description
POSITION AVAILABLE
Full-Time Grocery and Storeroom Assistant
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and energetic person to join our inwards goods team here at New World Mosgiel as a full-time Grocery and Storeroom Assistant.
If you are physically fit, hardworking, have excellent attention to detail and can think on your feet then we would like to meet you. We would prefer someone with experience and a forklift licence however we will provide full training for someone who is keen and suitable for this role.
Hours of work:
Tuesday 5:00am – 2:30pm (Grocery)
Wednesday 5:00am – 2:30pm Grocery)
Thursday 5:00am – 2:30pm (Grocery)
Friday 5:00am – 2:30pm (Grocery)
Saturday 7:00am – 4:30pm (Storeroom)
45 hours total per week
The responsibilities of this role include;
Unloading and loading of all inwards goods
To ensure all inwards goods stock is correctly accounted for and handled with care
To ensure the store area is maintained in an organised state to reduce stock handling damages and time
To ensure cleanliness of the storeroom is maintained to a high standard
Providing excellent customer service and assisting with customer enquiries
Shelf filling
Date checking and stock rotation
Assist with all other duties that form part of the Grocery department
Maintaining Health & Safety and Food Safety standards at all times
You will have the following attributes;
Exceptional organisational and communication skills
Forklift licence – not essential but will be an advantage
Full, valid and clean New Zealand Drivers Licence
Good physical fitness and the physical capability to meet the demands of the position
A good eye for detail
Ability to work in a demanding and high-volume environment
Flexibility to work various days and time to help cover leave or illness in the team
What’s in it for you?
Permanent full-time role available
Engaged and friendly team mates
On the job training and support
Opportunity to learn new skills
The nature of this role can be physical therefore we require someone who is physically fit and has a full, valid and clean New Zealand Drivers Licence.
Prior experience in a similar role is preferred but not necessary as full training will be given for the right candidate.
Applicants must have NZ Citizenship, NZ Permanent Residency or a valid NZ work permit.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so don't delay in expressing your interest!
We are only able to contact short listed candidates due to the high number of applications we receive for advertised roles.
Applications close 9pm Sunday 26th July unless the role is filled prior.