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Blenheim · Marlborough

Distribution centre assistant

FeaturedFull timeEntry levelPosted 01/11/2026 · Closes 01/12/2026

Pay

Base hourly rate
$27.00 – $28.00/hr

Annual holidays provided through the employment arrangement. The hiring business is responsible for the employment agreement, pay and leave.

About the role

An established distribution business in Burleigh needs a warehouse assistant to keep stock moving. It's a mid-sized site with a close team, modern equipment and a supervisor who backs their people. You'll work Monday to Saturday, 5am to 1.30pm. Guaranteed 48 hours a week, with overtime available. The base rate is $27.00 to $28.00 an hour, set on experience. You'll need to be physically fit, reliable and comfortable lifting up to 20 kg regularly. Bring your full NZ driver licence; we'll verify it at the interview. The right to work in New Zealand is essential; we can check this with you quickly. Free on-site parking. Opportunity to pick up extra shifts across the week. If this sounds like you, apply today and tell us a little about your experience.

Duties

  • Pick, pack and wrap outbound orders
  • Help with daily cycle counts and periodic stocktakes
  • Report damages, shortages and near misses straight away
  • Keep stock locations accurate in the warehouse system
  • Operate pallet jacks and, if licensed, a forklift

Required skills and experience

  • No prior experience required (entry level)
  • • Inventory management
  • • Heavy lifting
  • • Manual handling
  • • Forklift operation

Essential licences or qualifications

  • Full NZ driver licence

PPE, equipment and induction

Closed-in safety boots required. Hi-vis and gloves provided. Half-day induction before starting.

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