Storeperson - High Reach Operator

PFD Food Services; Lara; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted food

Staff parking

Health insurance

Gym membership

Job summary

PFD Food Services in Victoria, Lara, is seeking a Storeperson to join our warehousing team. You will plan, pick and cross-check orders, maintaining stock rotation and ensuring cold storage conditions are met.

This role requires a High Reach Forklift License, physical fitness for manual handling, and a customer-centric approach. We offer competitive remuneration and staff benefits as part of a growing, equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Forklift license required and ability to operate a High Reach forklift.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling.
• Experience in cold storage or food delivery is preferred but not required.
• Strong work ethic and reliability are essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Forklift License

Physically fit

Cold storage experience

Reliable attitude

Job description

• Play a key role in supporting the Australian economy.
• Discounted food, travel, entertainment, gym membership, staff parking and, + more.
• High reach Forklift license

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 License 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 PFD is Offering the Successful Candidate

We are offering competitive remuneration, superannuation and other staff benefits (such as discounts on staff purchases, discounted accommodation, health insurance and banking).

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.

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