Team Member (Team Leader)

Join the Cold Chain That Feeds the World.

For over 120 years, Americold has connected producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh, and accessible. With 240+ facilities across four continents and 14,000+ team members, we’re a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics. Our mission is to help our customers feed the world – and we’re looking for people who share that purpose. We value customer service, innovation, and inclusion, and we invest in our people’s growth and well-being. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a company that puts people first, Americold is the place for you.

Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen products reach food suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.

The Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced and motivated

Warehouse Team Leader to join our Paisley Place Site in New Zealand.

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, you will lead day-to-day warehouse activities within a fast-paced temperature-controlled environment. You will be responsible for ensuring the safe, accurate and efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of customer products, while driving team performance, maintaining operational standards, and fostering a strong culture of safety and accountability.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and delivering outstanding customer outcomes.

Daily Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Lead, coach and support warehouse team members to achieve daily operational targets.
• Coordinate receiving, storage, picking and dispatch activities.
• Ensure products are handled safely, accurately and in line with operational procedures.
• Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture.
• Conduct team briefings and communicate daily priorities.
• Support inventory accuracy through stocktakes and cycle counts.
• Maintain housekeeping, security and operational standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and help resolve operational issues.

What Experience And Qualifications You Need

• 3-4 years' experience in a Team Leader role within a warehouse, logistics, distribution or cold storage environment.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop warehouse teams.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Experience using warehouse management systems and computer applications.
• Forklift Licence highly regarded.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and overtime when required.

Why Join Americold?

At Americold, We Recognise That Our People Are Critical To Our Success. In Return For Your Leadership And Expertise, We Offer

• The opportunity to lead a significant, complex operation within a successful and growing global organisation
• A value-driven culture centred on safety, integrity, teamwork and giving back to the communities in which we operate
• A competitive remuneration package, including bonus eligibility
• A role with genuine autonomy, influence and long-term career development opportunities
• Access to Fitness Passport, supporting your health and wellbeing
• Structured internal training and development programs to support your growth as a leader
• Novated leasing options
• Paid parental leave, supporting you and your family during life’s important moments

Apply now and help shape the future of temperature-controlled supply chains with Americold.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.

What We Offer

At Americold, we believe in taking care of our people. We offer benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and future. Our associates know what’s in it for them – opportunity, purpose and a values-driven culture. When you join Americold, you become part of a mission to help our customers feed the world.

U.S. Only: Americold offers a range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, STD/LTD coverage, 401(k) with Company match, FSA, life insurance, EAP, and paid time off, some of which may vary depending on the particular position and whether it is covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

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