Supermarket Back Dock Champion

Bernardi Group; Blue Mountains City; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Bernardi Group is hiring a Back Dock Champion in Bathurst, NSW. The role reports to the Store Manager and usually requires a forklift licence. You will manage all deliveries and the back dock area, ensuring paperwork, security, and safety standards are met.

You will lead by example, maintain inventory integrity, and support store operations with a high standard of warehouse management. Full-time, on-site role with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence is required and relevant warehouse experience is preferred.
• Experience in warehouse operations and inventory handling.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate inventory for incoming/outgoing goods with proper paperwork.
• Scan and store paperwork promptly for updating.
• Report missing paperwork and assist supervisor to obtain it.
• Verify stock is present and undamaged and notify of issues.
• Keep warehouse clean and safe; maintain high standards.
• Consolidate pallets and ensure stock is reachable.
• Wrap pallets to prevent falls from height.
• Follow routine cards by Store Team.
• Communicate incidents and suggestions to Store Manager.
• Manage back dock door access and security during deliveries.
• Assist with waste sorting and stocktake processes.
• Ensure correct stock taking and invoicing for inventory accuracy.
• Communicate essential information to team members.
• Follow all policies and procedures (WHS, recalls, safety).
• Perform other tasks as required by Store Manager/ASM.

Skills

Forklift licence

Inventory control

Tools

Handheld scanner

Pallet jack

Job description

Bathurst, Blue Mountains and Central West NSW

Warehousing, Storage and Distribution (Manufacturing, Transport and Logistics)

Full time

Location72 Rankin St, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia

Base Pay28.45 / Hour

Job Category Supermarket, Forklift Driver, Warehouse Management

Industry Retail, Food

Employee Type Full Time

Required Degree NONE

Manage Others No

Contact information

Contact Name Jack

Description

The Back Dock Champion reports to the Store Manager. This role is classified as Level 2 or 3 in the GRA and usually requires a forklift licence.

In the absence of the Store Manager the Back Dock Champion reports to the ASM Assistant Store Manager.

The Back Dock Champion is responsible for all deliveries/goods that come into the store and the associated paperwork. He is also responsible for the standards of the warehouse area and the security at the back door. In cases where the Back Dock Champion and the Assistant Store Manager cannot agree on a problem or disciplinary procedure, the Store Manager will make the decision.

OBJECTIVES

1. Maintain the security of the back dock in all circumstances.
2. Help develop, lead, and motivate a capable team of store staff of the highest quality and standard to maintain a high standard of warehouse at all times.
3. Minimise costs by tightly controlling inventory losses, quality of contractor work, minimising staff turnover and maximising productivity.
4. Ensure all equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, trolleys, ladders, etc are maintained to ensure safe to use.
5. Ensure everyone is safe so there are no injuries.
6. Use initiative to control, manage and continually improve the quality of work in the areas of responsibility.
7. Be a constructive team member in the store.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensure accurate inventory by ensuring all incoming and outgoing goods have the correct paperwork and are checked off in a prompt and friendly manner.
2. Promptly scan and store Paperwork in Department trays for updating.
3. Immediately report any missing paperwork and assist the ASM / Department Champion to obtain.
4. Ensure all stock is present and not damaged and notify the relevant person to ensure the issue/claim has been made.
5. Ensure the warehouse is swept/cleaned as required to maintain a high standard.
6. Ensure pallets are consolidated up and stock is rowed up to ensure all stock can be reached if required.
7. Wrap all pallets to be stored above head height to ensure nothing can fall on staff.
8. Ensure all Routine Cards are followed by the Store Team.
9. Communicate to the Store Manager all incidents, damages, operational problems, or suggestions.
10. Has access to back dock door code/ key to ensure door is open only during a delivery, otherwise door must always be closed and staff must enter and exit store by front door only.
11. At times, may be asked to check off all waste into bins and record correctly.
12. Ensure that the correct stocktake/stock adjustment process is occurring for all stock, accurate receival of goods and accurate updating of invoices to give an accurate inventory.
13. Ensure information essential for Team Members to carry out their responsibilities is communicated to them.
14. Ensure all controls, policies, and procedures (e.g., WHandS, Employee Handbook, Product Recall, Food Safety, Due Diligence, Handling of Payments etc) are followed.
15. Perform any alternative tasks as specified by the Store Manager/ASM as required.

About Us

We are a dynamic family owned company operating independent supermarkets in the Central West and Riverina areas of New South Wales. With a focus on fresh food, our vision is to deliver an exceptional shopping experience for our customers through quality produce, everyday lower prices and by supporting local growers and businesses.

The Bernardi Group have been providing local residents of Country NSW with an independent grocery alternative since 1969, with the first store operating as a fruit market. Bernardi's now operate large format supermarkets and employ over 500 people in the Central west and Riverina.

This is the perfect opportunity to join a supportive team environment where the company rewards its employees by providing great working conditions, ongoing training and up-skilling to set you up in a career.