Warehouse Personnel

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HEINEKEN’s Timaru site is hiring a permanent full-time Warehouse Personnel to handle receiving, storing, picking, packing and dispatching while upholding high safety and quality standards. This hands-on role requires a current forklift licence, prior warehouse or logistics experience, strong organisational skills and a safety-first mindset, plus the physical ability to lift and move stock and work to daily targets with a collaborative team. In your application, highlight concrete examples of accuracy and teamwork, how you have safely operated forklifts and warehouse equipment, and any experience with inventory systems. Emphasise local availability for onsite work, note that agency candidates aren’t being accepted, and showcase benefits like health and life insurance, KiwiSaver, product allowance, Enjoyment of Life leave, parental leave and wellbeing support.

Location: Timaru
Type of Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

About us

When you join DB Breweries, you join the global HEINEKEN whānau, where everyone is encouraged to be themselves, contribute their ideas, learn, and grow as part of one of the largest beer and cider brewing companies in the world spanning 70 countries. We believe diverse views make great brews, and the vibe in our team is very much reflected in our four values: PASSION for consumers and customers, CARE for people and planet, ENJOYMENT of life, and COURAGE to dream and pioneer. 

We offer a great range of benefits and a positive, inclusive culture, including:
•Free health, life, and income protection insurance
• 5% employer KiwiSaver contribution
• Monthly product allowance
• Employee discounts across Star Hospitality venues
• Enjoyment of Life leave — an extra paid day each year
• Generous parental leave
• Wellbeing support and counselling services

About the Role

We're looking for a motivated and reliable Warehouse Personnel team member to join our Supply Chain team in Timaru. This is a hands-on role where you'll be responsible for receiving, storing, picking, packing, and dispatching goods, while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

What you’ll be doing:

• Picking, packing, and dispatching customer orders
• Receiving and storing incoming stock
• Processing returnable packaging materials
• Performing inventory checks and stock control activities
• Operating forklifts and warehouse equipment safely
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe warehouse
• Working closely with your team to meet daily targets

What you’ll bring:

• Previous warehouse or logistics experience
• Current forklift licence
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• A strong focus on safety
• Ability to perform physical work, including lifting
• Positive attitude and team-first approach
• Experience using warehouse or inventory systems is an advantage

Please note: We are not accepting candidates from recruitment agencies for this role.