Warehouse Assembly & Dispatch Specialist (4/5-day)

Metcash; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Metcash is seeking a Permanent Assembly Store Worker for our Distribution Centre in Cairns, with both 4-day and 5-day shift options to provide flexibility and long-term stability.

You will accurately pick and pack orders, operate RF scanners and warehouse management systems, and safely use reach forklifts to replenish stock and store products. You’ll receive inbound deliveries and prepare orders for dispatch, ensuring accuracy and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse, distribution centre, or logistics environment preferred.
• Experience in picking, packing, receiving, and dispatch operations.
• Current Reach Forklift Licence and demonstrated reach truck experience highly regarded.
• High Risk Work Licence advantageous.
• Ability to safely load and unload trucks and containers.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick and pack orders in line with customer requirements and productivity targets.
• Operate RF scanners and warehouse management systems to process orders and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Safely operate reach forklifts to replenish stock, move inventory, and store products within racking systems.
• Receive inbound deliveries, unload vehicles, and check goods against delivery documentation.
• Inspect incoming stock for quality and report any discrepancies, damages, or shortages.
• Load outbound vehicles in accordance with dispatch schedules and load restraint requirements.
• Prepare and stage orders for dispatch, ensuring all paperwork and labelling are completed accurately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-focused

Teamwork

Tools

RF scanners

Warehouse management systems

Reach forklift

Job description

Metcash is seeking a Permanent Assembly Store Worker for our Distribution Centre in Cairns, with both 4-day and 5-day shift options to provide flexibility and long-term stability.

You will accurately pick and pack orders, operate RF scanners and warehouse management systems, and safely use reach forklifts to replenish stock and store products. You’ll receive inbound deliveries and prepare orders for dispatch, ensuring accuracy and safety.