Cool Room Labourer

Lactalis Australia; Darwin; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lactalis Australia in Stuart Park, Darwin, is recruiting for a permanent full-time Warehouse Operator. You will move and stack finished product from the production line, pick and pack orders, and dispatch with correct labeling and timely truck loading. A forklift licence is essential and experience in warehousing is preferred.

You must be physically fit, able to lift crates, and comply with safety and hygiene standards. Training and team collaboration are key aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in picking and packing of product to customer orders.
• High risk forklift licence is essential.
• Effective communication and teamwork are required.
• Physically fit with ability to lift/move crates; pre-employment medical.
• Warehouse operator experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unload and stack crates of finished product for storage, picking and distribution.
• Accurately pick, palletise, label and dispatch customer orders with timely loading.
• Operate forklifts safely in line with site safety protocols.
• Maintain stock integrity through correct receiving, storage and issuing of goods.
• Ensure orders are documented; report disruptions promptly.
• Uphold housekeeping and hygiene standards; assist in training new staff.

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

• World Leading Dairy Company- Iconic Brands

About the Opportunity

A permanent full time opportunity exists to join a world leading dairy Company based in Stuart Park, Darwin. This is a hands-on manual role based within the Cool Room team at the end of the production line moving and stacking the finished product ready for picking and distribution.

Experience in picking and packing of product to customer orders and a high risk forklift license is essential. We are a close knit team, so effective communication skills and teamwork are a must.

Duties

• Unloading and stacking crates of finished product ready for storage, picking and packing & distribution
• Accurately pick, palletise, label, and dispatch customer orders, ensuring timely truck loading/unloading in line with safety and production requirements.
• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently, adhering to all site safety protocols.
• Maintain stock integrity through correct receiving, storage, recording, and issuing of goods in saleable condition.
• Ensure all orders and receipts are supported by accurate documentation and report any operational disruptions promptly.
• Uphold housekeeping and hygiene standards across work areas.
• Support team development by assisting in training new staff and performing other duties aligned with the role’s scope.

To be considered for this position the following will be advantageous:

• Physically fit with ability to frequently lift/move/stack crates onto pallets at end of production line (full pre-employment medical mandatory)
• A current Forklift licence (essential)
• Current and/or previous Warehouse Operator experience.
• Computer literacy including experience using Microsoft Office and computer based maintenance systems.

The successful candidate will be flexible to changing work hours and overtime from time to time as required by the business which may include shift work. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to being part of a high performing team is essential. You'll welcome feedback to improve your own performance, and enjoy being part of a team.

About the Benefits

Lactalis encourages and supports a safe learning environment to give you the opportunity of a successful and rewarding career.