Picker/Packer (Two days per week)

Mungalli Creek Dairy; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mungalli Creek Dairy is seeking a reliable picker/packer for our Cairns Distribution Hub. You will rotate stock using FIFO, pick and pack in cold and freezer environments, and support the team to meet daily schedules with a focus on maintaining cold-chain integrity.

Ideal applicants are physically fit, detail-oriented, and can operate in a team while handling perishables. Long-term position with permanent tenure is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse environment with perishables and cold logistics.
• Long-term commitment to a permanent role.
• Not suitable for WHV – full permanent work rights required.

Responsibilities

• Rotate stock using FIFO principles.
• Pick and pack orders in dry, cold and freezer environments.
• Assist the warehouse team to meet schedules and runs.
• Ensure the cold-chain integrity of stock.

Skills

Physically fit

Accurate picking/packing

Attention to detail

Ability to work in cold environments

Team player

Forklift license

Job description

Mungalli Creek Dairy is a family-owned paddock to shelf producer of award-winning Biodynamic (organic) and premium dairy products and a distributor of a wide range of organic and gourmet grocery lines.

Our unique business model provides employment across the region as well as supporting 9 family farms.

Our range of product offerings includes: Biodynamic milk, yoghurt, cheese, cream, ice-cream and a range of organic grocery lines which are distributed across Qld and the east coast of Australia.

About the role

Our distribution hub requires additional skilled staff, this is a long-term position based in the Cairns Distribution Hub, 18-22 Atticus St, Woree.The roster will be two days a week, Thursday and Friday 5.00am to 1.30pm

Key Responsibilities:

Help rotate stock across warehouse using FIFO principles

Pick and Pack orders in both dry, cold and freezer environments

Assist the warehouse team to meet all schedules and runs.

Ensure the cold-chain integrity of stock

Your essential attributes & skills

Physically fit, Positive team player

Accurate and fast picking/packing experience to ensure no errors and orders are ready for loading

Good attention to detail, well presented and happy disposition

Ability to work in cold and freezer room environments

Full permanent work rights as this is a long term position not suitable for WHV.

Prior experience within a warehouse environment with perishables, dairy and cold logistics.

Inventory and stock control experience

Forklift operator experience and current license

As a picker/packer you will be an integral member of our warehouse team ensuring that customers orders are packed and ready for delivery on time.

You will have a good level of physical fitness be able to work in a cold-room environment and have good attention to detail in ensuring accurate picking and packing of our products.

You will be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team. Being friendly, team-orientated, focusedand willing to go that extra mile is essential!

A typical day will include pickingand packing orders of milk, yoghurt, cheese and other cold goods in a cold room and organising our ice-cream for orders in our freezer.

This position is long term with opportunity for advancement and permanent tenure.