Storeperson

PFD Food Services; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted food

Travel benefits

Movie tickets

Entertainment perks

Gym membership

Job summary

PFD Food Services in Cairns, QLD is seeking a Storeperson for casual shifts in our warehousing team. You will plan, pick and cross check orders, and rotate stock while working in temperature-controlled environments from 4° to -24° to ensure product integrity.

The role requires a high reach forklift licence, physical fitness for manual handling, and a commitment to OH&S and HACCP standards. This casual position offers ongoing work with potential for full-time opportunities and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence required.
• Physically fit with ability for manual handling.
• Experience in cold storage or food delivery is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan, pick and cross check orders while maintaining stock rotation.
• Work in temperature-controlled environments (4° to -24°).
• Comply with OH&S and HACCP requirements for safe handling and food safety.

Skills

Forklift Licence

Manual Handling

Cold Storage Experience

Job description

• Hourly rate + OT, casual loadings and applicable allowances
• Discounted food, travel, movie tickets, entertainment, gym memberships + more
• Forklift License Required | Casual Position

Company

For 81 years, we've achieved success through our ability to innovate, placing a clear emphasis on how we best serve our customers' needs. As demand continues to grow, we have expanded rapidly, now delivering a superior range of dry goods, frozen and chilled products, fresh seafood and meat, confectionery, paper products, and cleaning solutions.

In recent years, we've seen significant growth and invested in our systems and processes, building a close partnership with Woolworths Group that has continued to deliver high-quality service for our customers and suppliers.

In 2024, Woolworths moved to a 100% interest in the PFD business, bringing PFD exciting opportunities as a strategic part of the Group. Sharing expertise across both teams will ensure our continued success and drive further growth and unlock our collective potential.

About this Position

The PFD Storeperson role requires a skilled and experienced individual who has the drive to take on a variety of responsibilities relating to the warehousing field. The ideal candidate will take pride in their work and demonstrates a customer-centric approach to help customers succeed.

This opportunity offers stability within a growing company that values its employees. We seek candidates who are nimble and responsive to changing requirements and who can bring new ideas to the table. If you are an outcome-oriented individual with these skills and traits, we welcome your application.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, pick and cross check orders while always maintaining stock rotation
• Working in temperature-controlled environments ranging from 4 degrees to -24 degrees
• A sound understanding of OH&S and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) requirements with respect to safe manual handling principles, injury prevention and food safety

What We're Looking For

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• High Reach Forklift Licence needed
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling
• Experience in cold storage or food delivery? Great, but not a must!
• A great attitude, reliability, and strong work ethic

What Success Looks Like

• Consistently meeting picking accuracy and productivity targets.
• You demonstrate strong knowledge of OH&S and HACCP compliance.
• You're a trusted team member who contributes to a positive, safe, and efficient workplace.
• You take ownership of your role and actively support continuous improvement initiatives.

What PFD is Offering the Successful Candidate

• Consistent work and reliable scheduling
• Paid training and on-the-job support to set you up for success.
• A supportive, safety-focused team environment.
• Staff purchase discounts and access to selected partner benefits.
• Casual position with full time opportunities

Culture & Values

Customer Focus

Know your external and internal customers. Gain and preserve their confidence because we can only be successful if our customers are successful.

Respect

Treat people at work and in the community as they would like to be treated. Act safely, responsibly, and ethically.

Passion

Share the passion of making us a successful and dynamic company. Let's celebrate successes.

Simplicity

Let's minimise the complications of doing business so customer services are on time, accurate and reliable. Share ideas to improve our company.

Leadership

All of us can be leaders in our day to day working lives. Bring out the best in yourself and the people around you. Do what you say you are going to do.

As part of our recruitment process, do you consent to undergoing employment checks? These may include a medical assessment (which may involve drug and alcohol testing), a National Police History Check, a Working With Children/Vulnerable Groups Check, and a Licence Validation/Demerit Point Check.

PFD Food Services is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.