Warehouse Operator

Company Description JDE Peet's is the world's leading pure-play coffee and tea company, serving approximately 4,200 cups of coffee or tea per second, and is headquartered in the Netherlands. For more than 265 years, we've been inspired by the belief that it's amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee. We unleash the possibilities of coffee and tea in more than 100 countries with a portfolio of over 50 brands including Kiwi favourites such as Moccona, L'OR, Hummingbird, Bell Tea, Jed's, Ti Ora and more. In 2022, JDE Peet's generated total sales of close to 15 billion NZD and employed a global workforce of more than 20,000 employees.
We offer our people a range of learning and development programs to support their personal growth and we believe that a diverse and inclusive culture enables us to serve every coffee and tea lover in the best possible way.
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Job Description We are looking for a proactive and experienced Warehouse Operator to carry out our day-to-day warehouse operations. This role has a high focus on safety and quality; ensuring our standards and processes are understood and adhered to, to support the health of our people and the quality of our product. 
You will play a key role in our inventory management, continuous improvement projects to increase warehouse efficiency and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Are you up for this challenge? 
In this role, you will:
Conduct inventory checks to ensure accuracy, attention to detail, and focus on minimising discrepancies and losses Champion health, safety and quality across the breadth of the warehouse operations Work alongside suppliers and 3PL provider using consistent communication and collaboration Work collaboratively with planning and production teams to ensure materials are ready in accordance with production schedules and demand forecasts Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on increasing efficiency within the warehouse At times, supervise contractors working within the warehouse, ensuring a positive and productive working environment Qualifications For this role as a Warehouse Operator, we're looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:
Current fork hoist /counter balance /reach license Proven experience within warehousing environments Experience in inventory management and have coordinated both inbound and outbound activities Familiar with health, safety and quality systems and protocols within a food manufacturing environment Strong communication skills (written and verbal) dealing with internal and external stakeholders You hold valid and unrestricted New Zealand working rights Additional Information What's in it for you? Competitive salary with contributions to your KiwiSaver and a bonus opportunity Enjoy half a day off on your birthday Delicious coffee and tea on-site and quarterly free staff parcels including a range of our coffee and tea brands Free parking at our Otara production site Life insurance benefits This is a permanent full-time position based in our production site in East Tamaki, New Zealand. You will work 8 hours per day from Monday to Friday.
If so, please grab a cuppa, brush up your CV and apply now (it's really easy, we promise). If you have any questions you'd like to ask before applying, feel free to send an e-mail to NZ Talent (). Short cover letters (in the Message section) outlining your motivation to join JDE Peet's in this role are greatly appreciated.
Note: no applications are handled via e-mail.
We are not an accredited employer therefore cannot assist with work visas and currently only accepting applications of candidates who have already obtained legal rights to work in NZ without restrictions.