Warehouse Operative - Afternoon Shift

Patties Foods Ltd.; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Patties Food Group in Melbourne's surrounds is seeking a warehouse and forklift operator to join the Pakenham Logistics team on a permanent full-time basis.

This afternoon shift, 3pm to 11:06pm, involves safe forklift operation, receiving and issuing raw materials, printing SSCC labels, inspecting deliveries, and maintaining a clean, compliant workspace in line with OH&S policies.

Qualifications

• Current forklift license (LF).
• Experience in loading and unloading trucks.
• RF scanning experience.
• Good communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Safe operation of the forklift.
• Issuing and returning raw materials from Production Lines.
• Printing SSCC labels and putting away finished product.
• Accepting deliveries, receipting, unpacking, sorting & checking goods received for quality, quantity, type, or size.
• Working in the Auto Palletiser area.
• Replenishing site waste bins throughout the shift.
• Ability to generate dispatch manifests using our MRP.
• Maintain good housekeeping and a clean work area in your assigned work area.
• Perform all work in accordance with specifications, instructions, and requirements.
• Perform all activities in compliance with the OH&S policies and procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

English communication

Team player

Autonomous work

Tools

RF scanning

Job description

The Business
Patties Food Group is a value-led organisation with a rich Australian history, home to some of our most iconic and enduring brands including Four'N Twenty, Patties, Herbert Adams, Nanna's, Lean Cuisine, Weight Watchers and On the Menu.

Our companyvalues ofcourage, trust, integrity, andownershipreflect our origin as a proudly local company and have helped form a strong foundation for international growth. Patties is the market leader in frozen savoury and frozen meals categories, with 6 manufacturing sites across Australia and New Zealand, and a workforce of over 1700.

Our purpose is to delight our customers with delicious and convenient food, yesterday, today and forever. Of course, along with brands, and great assets, the other vital ingredient in our recipe for success is - GREAT PEOPLE, and that is where you come in!

The Role
We currently have an opportunity for a warehouse & forklift operator to join our Pakenham Logistics team, on a permanent full-time basis.

This role is based on the Afternoon Shift working Monday to Friday, 3pm to 11:06pm. Key responsibilities of the role:

• Safe operation of the forklift
• Issuing and returning raw materials from Production Lines
• Printing SSCC labels and putting away finished product
• Accepting deliveries, receipting, unpacking, sorting & checking goods received for quality, quantity, type, or size, securing proof of deliveries
• Working in the Auto Palletiser area
• Replenishing site waste bins throughout the shift
• Ability to generate dispatch manifests using our MRP
• Maintain good housekeeping and a clean work area in your assigned work area
• Perform all work in accordance with specifications, instructions, and requirements
• Perform all activities in compliance with the company's relevant OH&S policies and procedures - safety first culture
• Other duties as directed by the logistics manager and supervisor

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Current forklift license (LF)
• Experience in loading and unloading trucks
• Prior counterbalance forklift experience
• RF scanning experience
• Good computer skills
• Experience in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to work autonomously, with a pro-active and positive approach
• Great communication skills in both written and spoken English
• A team player, willing to 'pitch in' and work with the team
• Reliable, with a healthy work ethic, and previously worked afternoon shift is an advantage

We are seeking individuals who not only have the required skill set and experience, but who are driven, focused and committed to doing a great job, whilst ensuring safety is a top priority in everything we do.

What we offer you
At Patties Food Group we are passionate about our people, brands and culture! We are an Equal Opportunity employer, committed to providing an inclusive environment where all employees are treated fairly and with respect.

Patties people; hungry humble and focused. Join us now!

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. No fee of any type will be paid in the event we hire a candidate whose resume is submitted by an employment agency to any of our employees without a valid written recruitment agreement. Such resumes shall be deemed the sole property of Patties Food Group.