Job Description

About us:

Trents are a significant player in the South Island foodservice and retail convenience markets. We have branches and teams across the South Island looking after regional and national customers. We pride ourselves on our wide range of quality products, great team, dynamic culture and commitment to excellent customer service.

We are part of Foodstuffs South Island, our 100% kiwi-owned and operated cooperative that supports the brands that we all know and love - PAK’nSAVE, New World, Four Square, and On the Spot - as well as our Trents customers.

About the role:

Join our Invercargill Operations late shift team, delivering outstanding service to Trents customers. This hands‑on role includes order assembly, loading, and forklift operations across a busy multi‑temperature warehouse (freezer ‑20°C, chiller 4°C, and ambient).

Hours:

• Minimum 40 Hours per week
• Sunday to Thursday – 3:30pm to 12:00am
• Additional hours may be required to ensure all orders are completed.

About you:

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Self‑motivated and hardworking
• A strong team player with a positive attitude
• Literate, numerate, and able to follow processes accurately
• Reliable, with transport to and from work
• Forklift certified (F and OSH endorsements an advantage, but not essential)

Important to know

• Pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing is required
• Successful applicants must complete a Life Care pre‑employment health assessment
• You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand

What we offer:

• The opportunity to begin a career with a company that fosters personal development and encourages internal promotion
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• An excellent work environment with a competitive remuneration package, including medical insurance (after a qualifying period)
• Discounted purchasing at Trents and other merchants

Apply now:

Ready to take on the challenge? We'd love to hear from you – apply now. If you have any questions, please reach out to the team at careers@trents.co.nz

Foodstuffs South Island is a Pride Pledge organisation, and we are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives, every day and we celebrate our diversity as strength.

In line with our commitment to the health and safety of our people and communities we have an active drug and alcohol policy, and successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.