Picker/Packer with forklift license

About the business

Mungalli Creek Dairy is a family-owned paddock to shelf producer of award-winning Biodynamic (organic) and premium dairy products and a distributor of a wide range of organic and gourmet grocery lines.

Our unique business model provides employment across the region as well as supporting 9 family farms. 

Our range of product offerings includes: Biodynamic milk, yoghurt, cheese, cream, ice-cream and a range of organic grocery lines which are distributed across Qld and the east coast of Australia.

About the role - Two Positions

Our distribution hub requires additional skilled staff, these are long-term positions based in the Cairns Distribution Hub, 18-22 Atticus St, Woree. The roster will be Monday to Friday for the full-time role and Wednesday to Friday for the other role

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate a forklift in a safe and efficient manner to load and unload trucks 

• Help rotate stock across warehouse using FIFO principles

• Pick and Pack orders in both dry, cold and freezer environments

• Assist the warehouse team to meet all schedules and runs.

• Ensure the cold-chain integrity of stock

Your essential attributes & skills

• Physically fit, Positive team player

• Forklift operator experience and current license

• Reliability, Flexibility & a can-do attitude

• Accurate and fast picking/packing experience to ensure no errors and orders are ready for loading

• Good attention to detail, well presented and happy disposition

• Ability to work in cold and freezer room environments 

• Full permanent work rights as this is a long term position not suitable for WHV.

Desirable:

• Prior experience within a warehouse environment with perishables, dairy and cold logistics.

• Inventory and stock control experience

• Computer literacy and experience with systems and data although not essential would be desirable

As a picker/packer forklift driver you will be an integral member of our warehouse team ensuring that customers orders are packed and ready for delivery on time.

You will have a good level of physical fitness be able to work in a cold-room environment and have good attention to detail in ensuring accurate picking and packing of our products. 

You will be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team. Being friendly, team-orientated, focused and willing to go that extra mile is essential! 

A typical day will include picking and packing orders of milk, yoghurt, cheese and other cold goods in a cold room and organising our ice-cream for orders in our freezer. As well as working in our dry goods and cold rooms you will be assisting with loading and unloading stock using a forklift and must have forklift experience and a current FL ticket.

APPLY now with a cover letter and resume outlining your skills and why this role is a good fit.

This position is long term with opportunity for advancement and permanent tenure.

Not great using Seek?  Then drop your application to our friendly team at 18-22 Atticus St, Woree.