At Metcash, we're all part of something bigger. We get all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support.
Our wholesale team are at the centre of how we champion successful independents and help those retailers become the best store in their town. Those warehouse team members are the ones picking, packing, and dispatching the products that end up on the shelves of Australia and New Zealand's favourite family-owned businesses.
We have permanent vacancies available for Warehouse Workers to join our team in Truganina. This site supports our food and liquor customers including IGA, Local Grocer, Foodworks, Campbells Wholesale, Cellarbrations, The Bottle O, Thirsty Camel, IGA liquor, Porters Liquor, ALM liquor and many other independent retail outlets. You will work a 4 day week with 9 hour shifts daily.
You will work in our new state of the art DC in Truganina. This site is based off Hopkins Road and at a size of 115,000 square metres is one of the biggest and best in Australia. The DC has the latest in MHE for the team, an automated goods to person machine for our general merchandise products and a great layout. Staff amenities are great and the combination of our 3 pillars of Perishable, Grocery and Liquor provide a great opportunity for those seeking to grow their careers.
In our fast-paced environment we work to productivity goals, which measures the speed at which items are collected from storage locations, and we'll provide training along with a dedicated mentor to help you learn our processes and achieve these goals. The role can be physically demanding and requires you to be on your feet throughout your shift, being comfortable frequently lifting and carrying bulky items (up to 20kg) plus standing for extended periods of time is important.
We know our people are the secret to our success, and we want you to know we've got your back from day one. So, here are some of the ways we're working to make sure this will be your favourite job you've ever had:
A great work environment with a permanent team of over 450 and a casual team of over 150. A supportive, experienced and pro-active management team. A work environment focused on safety and risk reduction. An environment that cares for our team and has pride in servicing our independent retailers. A pathway to further opportunities within our great business including advancement and progression among roles in the DC or wider Metcash business. First hand examples of individual success stories of development and progression in our teams. Regular team and individual recognition such as bbqs, lunches and site celebrations. Sounds like it's up your alley? Great! Now let's dive into the role.
What you'll do:
Picking pallets of stock for customers using non-licensed material handling equipment such as ride on electric pallet jacks, while utilising voice pick technology. Manually loading and unloading boxes up to 20kg. Working efficiently to complete daily order quotas. Maintain cleanliness of warehouse. What you bring:
A positive, can-do attitude. Strong teamwork and effective communication skills. Grit, determination, and adaptability in an evolving retail landscape. Enjoyment of working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Previous experience in a physically demanding role. Awareness of safety and the importance of maintaining a safe, productive work environment. A current, valid driver's license. You'll bring grit and determination to an evolving and exciting retail landscape, and we'll back you every step of the way. If you're a decisive doer and love working in a team environment, join our network of local legends building a bright, sustainable future for independent retail.
*Successful candidates will be required to undertake and pass a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Metcash we love great talent, but we know from the research that women and other marginalised folks tend to only apply for jobs when they check every box. We're keen to change that, so if you think you have what it takes to be a Metcash Legend, but you don't meet every criteria on the job description we'd still love to hear from you. Apply now and let's have a chat about your career at Metcash. We're all about celebrating success, and we're proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, an accredited FlexReady workplace and a Gold Standard Mental Health First Aid skilled workplace.
Job Type: Permanent
Expected hours: 36 per week
Work Location: In person
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