Cairns Warehouse & Stock Specialist — Storeperson

Northern Water; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time employment

Early knock-off Fridays 2pm

Competitive salary

Job summary

Northern Water in Cairns, QLD is seeking a dedicated Storeperson to join our distribution team on a full-time basis. You will manage stock receiving, storage, picking, packing and dispatch, ensuring accurate records and timely deliveries in a busy warehouse.

This role requires juggling multiple tasks with accuracy and safe manual handling. Forklift certification (or willingness to obtain) and the ability to pass a police check are preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Attention to detail and accuracy when processing orders.
• Physical fitness and ability to perform manual handling duties safely and regularly.
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and the ability to respond promptly to time-critical customer requests.
• Able to pass a police check.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, checking, recording and ordering stock and materials
• Organising and storing stock items in designated areas, ensuring proper labelling
• Conducting regular stock counts to ensure adequate inventory levels are maintained and stock is readily available when required.
• Picking and packing orders for dispatch
• Loading and unloading delivery vehicles
• Collecting and delivering freight to customers and transport providers, including Defence and Sea Swift
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised warehouse
• Operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Forklift certification

Urgency/Time management

Police check

Tools

Forklift equipment

Job description

Northern Water in Cairns, QLD is seeking a dedicated Storeperson to join our distribution team on a full-time basis. You will manage stock receiving, storage, picking, packing and dispatch, ensuring accurate records and timely deliveries in a busy warehouse.

This role requires juggling multiple tasks with accuracy and safe manual handling. Forklift certification (or willingness to obtain) and the ability to pass a police check are preferred.