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 is seeking a dedicated and organised Storeperson to join our team on a full-time basis in Cairns, QLD. This is a crucial role within our distribution operations, responsible for the efficient management, organisation, ordering and dispatch of stock and materials. As Storeperson, you will play a vital part in ensuring that our supply chain operates smoothly and quickly and that all stock is accurately maintained and readily available to our customers.

Key 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

What we're looking for

• 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

What we offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Permanent full-time employment providing job security and stability
• Work-life balance with an early knock-off every Friday at 2pm

About us

Northern water is a locally owned business since 2008. We service & supply across Australia,Papua New Guinea and Pacific. Northern Water specialises in desalination, pumping and filtration systems- manufacturing, installing and servicing high-quality water treatment equipment. Our clients include defence, mining operations, councils, superyachts, commercial vessels and remote communities & islands