Warehouse/Dispatch Assistant

Position Summary

The Warehouse / Dispatch Assistant will be under the authority of the Warehouse Leading Hand and Distribution Manager.

Responsibilities of Warehouse/Dispatched Assistant:

As Warehouse / Dispatch Assistant, the person filling this position must have or to be able to quickly acquire a solid understanding of all warehouse procedures and operations performed.

Duties for warehouse/dispatch assistance may involve all of the below requirements:

• Picking orders from stock using picking slips.
• Dispatch operations.
• Operating Freight Computes
• Maintaining Computer Address List
• Tracking customers’ orders and follow -up
• Restocking shelves
• Maintenance of Stock in warehouse
• Stock Adjustments.
• Processing customer returns.
• Shelving stock from Suppliers.
• Container Unloading.
• Forklift operation
• Stocktaking Procedures
• Kit Assembly
• Ordering packaging supplies
• Cleaning warehouse and facilities maintenance.
• Warehouse Security.
• Other task as assigned by Manager
• Workplace Health and Safety Procedures and Training
• Assist with Data Entry
• Assist with Order Checking in Office
• Assisting in both companies with general moving & delivery of items

Physical Demands Required by the Warehouse/Dispatched Assistant:

As the position will involve regular lifting of boxes, walking in the warehouse, crouching and bending, climbing of ladders etc. It is expected that you will have a reasonably high level of physical fitness. Good vision is essential for reading and interpreting picking slips, invoices, delivery dockets, computer screen etc.

Basic Skills:

Adequate reading and arithmetic skill will be required. The ability to concentrate over long periods will be necessary. Basic computer skills would be a distinct advantage.

Terms and conditions of employment:

A probationary period of 3 Months will apply to ascertain the employee’s suitability for a permanent position. Casuals will be assessed on an on-going basis.  Candidates must have the right to work in Australia to apply for this position.

Hours of Duty: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday (38-hour week) (Casuals: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm)

Break times: 30 minutes for lunch, 10 minutes each for Morning Tea and Afternoon Tea.

Staff Devotions: as advised by Managers

Remuneration: Storeman Award as per current QCCI guidelines depending on age and experience.