Our Client
Our Selwyn based client is a well established family owned and operated animal feed company passionate about producing large animal feed with pure, high-quality products.
About Your New Role
Our client is ready to “tag in” a self-motivated and passionate Store Person to assist them in the day to day operations of their successful animal feed business that’s in a continuous state of growth. They are seeking a Store Person who will also shine bright on the shop floor to assist in some customer service and drive business growth and sales. This mixed role’s main objective will be to assist in feed production, day to day operations and also drive sales growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Day to Day operations in the production line in the feed mill (palletizing, bagging, stitching, tipping, cleaning, inventory)
- Maximizing production uptime
- Forklift operating – making sure the shop floor is always well stocked.
- Merchandising – Present and demonstrate products, communicating key benefits to potential clients on the shop floor.
- Maintain accurate records of stock, sales activities and customer interactions.
- Stay knowledgeable about the product line, company values, and industry trends.
- Possible tractor driving during September – April as required to assist Chaff cutting business
Your typical weekly hours will be Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, with some Saturday cover from time to time.
About You
You possess exceptional communication and relationship-building skills. Are self-motivated “go -getter” and enjoy a busy work day where no two days are the same. You have the ability to work independently and stay aligned with the business brand and values. You are happy to pop on the overalls, roll up the sleeves and get stuck into the production and cleaning of the feed in the feed mill. You have a current forklift license and ideally some tractor operating experience (hay making preferred)
- Knowledge of different cereals an advantage
- Passion for animal care
- Forklift license
- Tractor driving skills a bonus but not essential
- Full New Zealand Driver License
- Able to lift 25kg bags of feed daily
- Pass a pre employment drug screening
What’s On Offer
- You will be offered good training
- Full time Permeant position
- A touch of agriculture so close to Christchurch city!
- Competitive hourly rate depending on experience
How to Apply
If this sounds like you, apply now and send us your CV/resume with two contactable references.
Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.