WAREHOUSE OPERATOR – WINE DISTRIBUTION

seek.com.au; Sydney; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Estate Wine Distributors in Sydney seeks an experienced Warehouse Operator for its Kurnell warehouse. This hands-on role involves picking and packing orders, loading vans, receiving stock and maintaining stock accuracy in a small business setting.

You must hold a current forklift licence, be detail-oriented, well organised, able to work independently with initiative, and committed to safe work practices. The role includes regular stock checks and maintaining a tidy, efficient warehouse.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse/storeperson experience.
• Current forklift licence - essential.
• Strong attention to detail and stock accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and prioritise work without constant supervision.
• A practical, hands-on attitude and good communication skills.
• The physical capacity to undertake normal warehouse duties.
• A strong commitment to safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Pick and prepare customer orders accurately and on time.
• Prepare local, regional and interstate orders for dispatch.
• Load company delivery vans and coordinate daily dispatch requirements.
• Load and unload trucks and incoming deliveries.
• Receive, check and correctly store incoming stock.
• Maintain accurate stock locations and assist with inventory control.
• Ensure correct stock and wine vintage rotation, including appropriate use of older vintages.
• Maintain an organised warehouse to facilitate accurate stock counts.
• Conduct and assist with regular stock counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Safely operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift licence

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Job description

Estate Wine Distributors is an established wine distribution business supplying restaurants, hotels, bottle shops and other customers across Sydney, regional NSW and interstate. We are looking for an experienced and reliable Warehouse Operator to take responsibility for the day-to-day operation and organisation of our Kurnell warehouse. This is a hands-on role in a small business. You will be responsible for ensuring orders are picked and prepared accurately, delivery vehicles are loaded on time, incoming stock is received and stored correctly, and the warehouse remains clean, organised and under control. You will be supported Tuesday to Thursday by a part-time Warehouse Assistant, but you must also be comfortable working independently, identifying what needs to be done and getting on with the job without constant supervision.

Key responsibilities

• Pick and prepare customer orders accurately and on time
• Prepare local, regional and interstate orders for dispatch
• Load company delivery vans and coordinate daily dispatch requirements
• Load and unload trucks and incoming deliveries
• Receive, check and correctly store incoming stock
• Maintain accurate stock locations and assist with inventory control
• Ensure correct stock and wine vintage rotation, including appropriate use of older vintages
• Maintain an organised warehouse to facilitate accurate stock counts
• Conduct and assist with regular stock counts and investigate discrepancies
• Safely operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment

About you

• Previous warehouse/storeperson experience
• Current forklift licence - essential
• Strong attention to detail and stock accuracy
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• A reliable and punctual approach to work
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and prioritise work without constant supervision
• A practical, hands-on attitude and good communication skills
• The physical capacity to undertake normal warehouse duties
• A strong commitment to safe work practices