Casual Warehouse Associate (Forklift Desirable)

Hill Street; Hobart; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Hill Street in Cambridge distribution centre is seeking a reliable Warehouse Assistant on a casual basis. You will help with order accuracy, quality checks, and efficient freight handling while adhering to safety standards.

The role requires good English literacy, physical fitness to lift 16–55 kg, and a willingness to follow procedures. Forklift licence is desirable; weekend work may occur during busy periods.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail to ensure orders are accurate, quality is checked, and freight space is used efficiently.
• Good communication skills, with strong English literacy and numeracy.
• Energy, initiative, and a willingness to take direction.
• Ability to follow company procedures and regulations, particularly regarding food handling and workplace health and safety.
• Daytime availability on at least 3–4 days per week. Standard rosters are set based on availability and operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure orders are accurate, quality is checked, and freight space is used efficiently.
• Follow company procedures and safety regulations, including food handling and WHS.
• Stand for long periods and safely lift items between 16–55 kg in line with WorkSafe standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Initiative

Safety compliance

Availability 3–4 days/wk

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and energetic Warehouse Assistant to join our Cambridge distribution centre on a casual basis.

In this role, you’ll co-ordinate and pack fresh produce orders for distribution to Hill Street stores. This is a predominantly Monday–Friday position with no weekend work*.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong attention to detail to ensure orders are accurate, produce quality is checked, and freight space is used efficiently.

• Good communication skills, with strong English literacy and numeracy.

• Energy, initiative, and a willingness to take direction.

• Ability to follow company procedures and regulations, particularly regarding food handling and workplace health and safety.

• Daytime availability on at least 3–4 days per week. Standard rosters are set based on your availability and operational requirements.

• A forklift licence is highly desirable and would qualify you at Level 2 under the relevant Award.

• Physical fitness and stamina to stand for long periods and safely handle manual tasks, including lifting items between 16–55kg in line with WorkSafe standards.

This role requires a high level of physical fitness and stamina, to enable you to stand for long periods and perform manual handling, bending and lifting/moving of items (from 16-55kg, in line with Australian Work Safe standards).

At Hill Street, we bring happiness through great food and are passionate about giving exceptional customer service. We are an independently owned and run Tasmanian business whose central values of pride, passion, growth, value and family inform everything we do. We aim to go above and beyond for each and every customer and provide an enjoyable shopping experience in a beautiful environment. We embrace excellence and encourage our team members to grow and succeed in a business they are proud to be a part of.

Pay rates are set by the General Retail Industry Award. The 2026-27 base hourly pay rates for level 1 adults are:

Casual

• Weekdays $34.76

• Saturday $41.72

• Sunday $48.67

Additional penalty rates apply to public holidays and some overtime and early morning shifts. Please view the full Award for all applicable rates and allowances.

If you believe you'll thrive with us, please apply. We’ll be in touch if you are shortlisted.

* Some weekend work may be requiresaround busy holiday periods such as Christmas and Easter.

Awarded Tasmanian Employer of Choice 2023