Warehouse Assistant

Mr Fothergill's Seeds Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mr Fothergill's Seeds Pty Ltd in Sydney's North-West region is seeking a dependable Warehouse Assistant to join a fast-paced team. You will replenish picking bays, receive goods, and dispatch stock while maintaining accurate records.

You must be physically fit and hold a forklift licence; a valid driver’s licence is also preferred. The role involves loading/unloading via forklift, storing materials, keeping the warehouse floor clean, and assisting with packing for third-party requirements.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to perform manual tasks.
• Forklift licence required or preferred.
• Valid driver’s licence is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Replenish picking bays from bulk warehouse.
• Receive goods delivered to warehouse, checking delivery dockets.
• Load and unload via forklift.
• Unpack and store deliveries of finished goods and raw materials.
• Manage stock rotation of product in storage.
• Dispatch point of sales items and display stands.
• Assist machine operators by ensuring adequate raw materials.
• Keep warehouse floor free of obstructions and clean.
• Prepare raw materials for third-party packing.
• Ensure stock is located, rotated and clearly marked.
• General warehouse maintenance.
• Other ad hoc duties.

Skills

Physically fit

Forklift license

Driver’s license

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Mr Fothergill’s is a market-leading manufacturer and wholesaler of gardening products for home gardeners. Our range of products includes packet seeds, bulbs, propagation products and garden tools. Our retail customers include national retailers such as Bunnings, Big W and The Reject Shop, as well as thousands of independent garden retailers nationwide. Our office is located in South Windsor (North-West Sydney) and we have a team of approx. 60 people – including the office, warehouse and field sales team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic team member to work in a fast paced environment.

If you are someone who is physically fit, enjoy varied tasks each day and possess a forklift license, then this role would certainly suit you.

Working in our warehouse your duties will include (and not limited to):

Replenish picking bays from bulk warehouse

Receive goods delivered to warehouse, checking all delivery dockets

Load and unload incoming and outgoing transport vehicles via forklift

Unpack and store deliveries of finished goods and raw materials

Manage stock rotation of product in storage

Dispatch point of sales items and display stands

Assist machine operators by ensuring there is an adequate supply of raw materials

Ensure that warehouse floor is kept free of obstructions and is maintained in a clean and professional state

Compile raw materials for 3rd party packing requirements

Ensure that all stock is correctly located, rotated and clearly marked throughout the warehouse.

General warehouse maintenance

Other Ad Hoc duties

The personal attributes we value include:

Helpful team player

Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced staff

Physically fit

Professional presentation

Punctuality

Specific skills that some candidates might possess, and which would be highly valued include:

Driver’s license

At Fothergill's our passion is clear: We want to Help Everyone Grow. Whether you are an experienced gardener or a complete enthusiast, we have the seeds, plants and tools that will help you get growing and gardening. Most importantly, we believe that growing and gardening needs to be accessible for everyone. Even if you have no garden, no time and no previous experience we can help you get started. Our Fothergill's, D.T. Brown and Johnsons' ranges have been in Australasia for over 40 years. We are a passionate team with a strong can-do attitude. We show respect to one another and are keen to innovate on our respective areas of expertise. We work hard but don’t forget to have fun.

At Fothergill's our passion is clear: We want to Help Everyone Grow. Whether you are an experienced gardener or a complete enthusiast, we have the seeds, plants and tools that will help you get growing and gardening. Most importantly, we believe that growing and gardening needs to be accessible for everyone. Even if you have no garden, no time and no previous experience we can help you get started. Our Fothergill's, D.T. Brown and Johnsons' ranges have been in Australasia for over 40 years. We are a passionate team with a strong can-do attitude. We show respect to one another and are keen to innovate on our respective areas of expertise. We work hard but don’t forget to have fun.

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