Description:
Natures Cargo, an award-winning, family-owned and operated wholesale foodservice distribution company, has been a leader in the foodservice industry for over 39 years. Established in 1986, the business has grown from its humble beginnings to become one of Victoria’s leading foodservice distributors. With three distribution centres in Ballarat, Thomastown, and Traralgon, we proudly serve foodservice outlets across Metro and Regional Victoria. Our extensive product range includes over 7,500 frozen, refrigerated, and dry goods sourced from more than 500 trusted suppliers. We provide a wide variety of food, beverages, and other essential products to restaurants, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, hotels, pubs, clubs, cafes, and all other food establishments.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.
In response to our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Warehouse Storeperson for our dayshift operations in Thomastown. The ideal candidate will hold a valid & current forklift license and be eager to contribute to our dynamic team.
Hours:
- Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm.
- Flexibility in start and finish times are required, as some overtime may be required from time to time.
Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Performing manual tasks including loading and unloading goods, bending, lifting, and carrying
- Completing pre-start checklists and inspections on forklifts, reporting any defects or issues promptly
- Unloading incoming goods from trucks
- Replenish and rotate existing stock, monitoring product dates
- Pick and pack goods for despatch, and transfer stock
- Manage stock movement and perform pull-downs
- Remove damaged, low-date, or out-of-date products from shelves and place them in designated pallet spaces.
- Operate reach & counterbalance forklifts, and electric pallet jacks
- Perform duties within the chiller, including managing order-in stock and weighing fresh stock for picking.
- Accurately count and verify stock labels during receiving and picking processes
- Assisting with cycle counts and stocktakes as required
- Perform general cleaning duties, including warehouse sweeping, spill management and rubbish management.
- Coordinate with other departments and warehouses to resolve any issues.
- Flag inventory discrepancies with the Warehouse Manager
- Complete all records and documentation, entering receipts
- Ensuring physical capability to perform the required tasks
- Adhering to all OH&S guidelines at all times, raising and reporting any hazards or issues promptly.
Skills and Attributes
- Must have the right to work Full-time in Australia.
- Previous experience (2+ years) in a similar role (cold temperature experience highly regarded)
- Hold a valid forklift license (Essential)
- Maintain physical capability to perform the tasks.
- Possess a strong work ethic.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Exhibit a keen eye for detail and ensure accuracy, to enable accurate identification of products and quantities
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to read and interpret instructions, write legibly for documentation purposes, and engage in verbal communications.
- Experience with RF scanners (highly desirable)
- Demonstrate honesty and integrity in all dealings
Why join us?
- Staff discounts on over 6,000 products.
- Free ample onsite parking.
- Access to a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Opportunities for training and development.
- Career advancement opportunities.
How to Apply:
If you're looking for a fast-paced, diverse and interesting role, then we want to hear from you! Please click on the link below, including an up-to-date resume and your cover letter, outlining why you would like to work with us.
This position is available for an immediate start, and as such, interviews will commence before the closing date. Please note that this role may be subject to satisfactory police checks and drug and Alcohol testing, as a condition of employment.
Please note that only applicants with valid working rights will be considered. Due to the volume of applications anticipated, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We respectfully decline all unsolicited applications through agencies.