Assistant Coolstore Manager – Nightshift
Mount Pack & Cool Limited | Tauriko, Bay of Plenty | Full-time
About the role
We are seeking an organised, capable leader to join our Tauriko team as Assistant Coolstore Manager – Nightshift.
Supporting the Coolstore Manager, you will oversee nightshift coolstore operations, coordinate people and stock movements, and help ensure kiwifruit is stored, handled and dispatched safely and efficiently. You will play an important role in maintaining fruit quality, meeting operational requirements and supporting your team to perform at their best.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced supervisor ready to take the next step, or an assistant manager looking to build their career in the kiwifruit post-harvest industry.
Key responsibilities
Lead and coordinate the nightshift coolstore team, allocating work to meet operational priorities.
Oversee the receipt, storage and movement of kiwifruit, coordinating with production and dispatch teams.
Monitor coolstore temperatures and storage conditions, promptly reporting and escalating issues that could affect fruit quality.
Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure stock movements are recorded correctly.
Promote safe working practices, including forklift operations, pedestrian safety and manual handling.
Ensure company procedures and relevant health, safety, food safety and quality requirements are followed.
Identify equipment, facility and maintenance issues, arranging support or escalating as required.
Respond to operational challenges and make sound decisions to keep the shift running effectively.
Train, coach and support team members, setting clear expectations for safety, quality and performance.
Provide accurate shift reports and clear handovers to the management team and incoming shift.
Identify practical improvements to workflows, productivity and stock accuracy.
What we’re looking for
Experience in kiwifruit coolstorage, post-harvest operations or a comparable warehouse or cold storage environment.
Previous supervisory or assistant management experience, or strong leadership skills and readiness to step into a management role.
An understanding of temperature control, product handling, inventory accuracy and food safety requirements.
A practical, organised approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Confidence leading people, communicating expectations and addressing issues constructively.
Sound judgement and the ability to work independently and remain calm under pressure.
A strong commitment to health and safety and the confidence to address unsafe practices.
Confidence using inventory systems and maintaining accurate operational records.
Reliability and availability to work the required nightshift roster.
The ability to carry out the role safely in a coolstore environment, including any required manual handling.
What we offer
Competitive remuneration reflecting your skills and experience.
A role with responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to our coolstore operations.
Support from an experienced management team.
Training and development to strengthen your leadership and operational skills.
Opportunities to progress your career within the kiwifruit post-harvest industry.
A supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety, quality and teamwork.
About us
Mount Pack & Cool Limited (Mpac) is a leading kiwifruit post-harvest company in the Bay of Plenty. Our packhouse and coolstore operations support the careful handling, storage and dispatch of kiwifruit, helping maintain fruit quality from the orchard through to market.
Our people are central to our success. We value professionalism, teamwork and a practical approach, and we are committed to providing a safe, supportive workplace where people can develop their skills and careers.
Apply now
Ready to take the next step in your coolstore career? Apply with your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience and what you would bring to our nightshift team.