Casual Quality Inspector - Townsville Distribution Centre

Coles Group; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Mythanks recognition

Learning & development

Share plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

The Coles Group in Townsville is seeking a Casual Quality Inspector for our Townsville Distribution Centre. You will inspect fresh and chilled deliveries, maintain equipment, and ensure every product meets our high standards with full training provided.

You’ll work across flexible shifts including early starts to support the flow from supplier to store. Join a busy team dedicated to safe, efficient, and sustainable quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection within a food supply chain.
• Ability to work in a busy environment and juggle priorities.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to Coles systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect fresh and chilled deliveries to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Maintain equipment and record inspection results accurately.
• Ensure products meet safety and quality requirements before moving to stores.
• Support the quality management team with process improvements as needed.

Skills

Team player

Prioritisation

Initiative

Tech familiarity

Tools

Inspection software

Job description

Casual Quality Inspector - Townsville Distribution Centre

From small everyday moments among the team to larger-scale changes unique to a business like ours, as a Leader, you’ll see the impact of your work connecting to customers and the communities we serve. Whether you’re in a store, distribution centre, manufacturing site or on the road, you’ll play an important part in how we achieve our purpose of helping Australians eat and live better every day.

About the role

Join our Supply Chain team as a Quality Inspector at our Townsville DCand help us keep great quality food moving from our suppliers to our stores. As part of our Quality Management team, you’ll inspect fresh and chilled deliveries, maintain equipment, and make sure every product meets our high standards—with full training provided.

You’ll be part of a team that works with thousands of trusted suppliers every day to make life easier, safer, and more sustainable for millions of Australians.

In this casual role, you'll work flexible shifts across 7 days, including early starts from 5AM. By recording inspection results and upholding quality at every step, you’ll help us get the best products from our suppliers to our stores—safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

About you and your skills

• You’re energised by a busy environment and love being part of a team
• Great at juggling priorities, staying organised and keeping everyone in the loop
• You take initiative, work efficiently and can spot things before they become problems
• Confident using tools and systems—or a fast learner when it comes to picking them up

What’s in it for you?

• More cash staying in your pocket: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Investment in your future: Become a part-owner of the Coles Group. Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.

About the recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email ***************@coles.com.au

Employment Type: Casual