Company Description

South Pacific Meats provides the world with New Zealand’s finest premium beef and lamb products for all to experience and enjoy. We serve over 80 markets globally, supported by an operation which includes twelve processing plants throughout New Zealand.

SPM sources top-quality, sustainable, grass-fed, New Zealand Beef and Lamb products from our network of farmer suppliers. We are 100% New Zealand-owned and operated and a proud member of the Talley’s Group; New Zealand’s leading exporter of meat, dairy, seafood, and vegetable products.

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and organised Store Person to join our team at our Malvern processing plant, located just outside Christchurch.

This is a hands-on role responsible for helping keep our plant supplied with the consumables and materials it needs to operate efficiently. You will work closely with our processing departments, suppliers and other members of the site team to ensure stock is available when and where it is needed. 

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the day-to-day operation of the plant's stores.
• Receiving, checking and putting away incoming goods.
• Picking and preparing stock for supply to processing departments.
• Loading and unloading vehicles safely.
• Monitoring stock levels and maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Ensuring stock is correctly stored and rotated.
• Assisting with ordering packaging materials, consumables and other production supplies.
• Maintaining accurate stores documentation and computer records.
• Liaising with internal departments, suppliers and other external parties.
• Keeping stores and surrounding work areas clean, organised and safe.
• Following the plant's food safety, quality, health and safety, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

You will ideally have:

• Previous stores, warehousing or inventory experience.
• A current forklift licence and confidence operating a forklift.
• Good computer skills and attention to detail.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with a range of people.
• A reliable, practical approach and willingness to get stuck in.
• An understanding of safe working practices.

Additional information

To ensure a safe workplace, SPM conducts pre-employment medical checks and drug screening. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

If you’re interested in joining a fast paced, challenging but enjoyable workplace, where you get to meet great people and work alongside your mates then please apply online today!