Warehouse Operator

Costa Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in fresh produce seeks a Picker/Packer for a casual role at their Washington facility. This position involves critical responsibilities for maintaining operational efficiency, focusing on accuracy, safety, and teamwork. The organization values employee development and promotes a positive inclusive culture.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Genuine career advancement

Positive and inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• Experience preferable in warehouse or similar environment.
• Forklift license desired for high risk work.
• Manual handling techniques lifting stock up to 20k.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining high inventory & pick accuracy.
• Keeping warehouse clean for fresh produce storage.
• Adhering to all safety procedures.

Skills

Forklift license

Attention to detail

Strong safety focus

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Previous warehouse experience

Tools

Electric pallet jacks

Job description

Costa Group is Australia's leading grower, packer and marketer of premium quality fresh fruit and vegetables. Our Australian origins date back to the 19th century, starting as a family business before becoming an ASX listed company. At Costa, we celebrate our people as being the foundation of our business and instill strong values; Passion, Determination, Accountability, Sincerity and Respect. We take pride in our ‘zero harm’ safety culture to ensure all employees have a safe work environment.

The Costa Farms and Logistics Category is a national provider of supply chain management and logistics solutions for retail and FMCG companies and provides marketing services for growers' produce through our market floor.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Picker/Packer to join our high-performing and friendly team at our Select Fresh business in Canning Vale, WA, employed on a casual basis for 20-30 hours a week on Afternoon Shift starting at 12pm. Competitive rates.

The Position:
This broad and challenging opportunity will see you to play a key role in the overall success of operations by working closely with key stakeholders across the business. The duties of your role will be inclusive of, but not limited to the following;

• Forklift license (License to perform high risk work)
• Ensure high inventory & pick accuracy
• Ensure the warehouse and surrounding areas are clean and fit to store fresh produce
• To stack pallets in a manner that stock will not be damaged in loading or in transit
• Adhere to all safety procedures
• To assist in any duties as directed by management
• Working in a refrigerated environment
• Operating electric pallets jacks
• Manual handling techniques with repetitive lifting of stock up to 20k
• Previous warehouse (or similar) experience preferable
• Forklift license (License to perform high risk work)desired
• Attention to detail whilst working in a fast pace environment
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong safety focus

On-the job training and continual professional development

Genuine career advancement

Positive and inclusive company culture

Competitive hourly rates

To apply for this role please click on the 'apply' link and complete the online application.