Driver and Storeperson

Foodbank WA is looking for a Driver and Storeperson role for their Peel location, who will be responsible for the safe handling and movement of food. 

The role ensures stock is stored and managed correctly, transported safely and is readily available to enable Foodbank WA to achieve its strategic objectives and provide food relief to its network of charities and agencies in addition to the local community. This role focuses on the ability to work with volunteer staff and paid employees alike.

Working hours 

38 hours per fortnight (1 week on and 1 week off)

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package including salary packaging and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, innovative, and long-standing community services organization.

Key responsibilities 

Driving 

• Drives and delivers food support to partnering agencies and their clients; 
• Picks up donated dry goods, frozen foods, chilled foods or non-foods from a range of vendors and suppliers; 
• Delivers products to freight companies for on forwarding to Regional Foodbanks and regional and remote destinations;  
• Schedules food donation collections in a timely and respectful manner as advised by the Line Manager; 
• Completes all necessary vehicle checks and cleans vehicle on a weekly basis; and  
• Ensures all faults are logged with the Line Manager. 

Stock Management 

•  Receives all inbound stock via transport or donors and completes all necessary company paperwork whilst ensuring that this stock is handled in an appropriate manner;  
• Receives and accurately records donated stock and prepares stock for despatch to regional branches and remote agencies accurately recording weights;  
• Replenishes stock volumes on the Agency Floor, the chilled, frozen, and retail areas, and removes empty pallets and packaging. Check date codes; 
• Checks cool room, freezers Agency floor and warehouse for litter, and damages, and ensures all rubbish is removed;  
• Accurately records all stock weights that are received, transferred to the sales floor, transferred to regional branches, or dumped; 
• Moves stock around the premises as directed, and maintains a tidy back yard by properly stacking pallets and emptying bins;  
• Ensures that all stock (including fresh stock) in the vans is fit for purpose and that date code rotation is managed appropriately;  
• Manages daily sales and stock balances to be presented to finance at the end of the day; 
• Performs some duties within a chilled environment including the freezer to pick orders; 
• Checks temperatures (as required), checks “Use by/Best before” on short coded stock in the facility and removes any product that can no longer be used;  
• Completes compliance checks to ensure adherence to HACCP and OH&S requirements; 
• Performs monthly stocktakes in conjunction with the Team leader – Warehouse and Team leader – Agency Floor; 
• Ensures compliance checks are completed (Use by Dates and Temperature checks), and possibly issues tax receipts to donors for donations;  
• Ensures that all relevant administration has been completed in accordance with all state legislation and formalised by the Inventory and Logistics Manager; and 
• Performs duties in accordance with relevant Occupational Health and Safety and Equal Opportunity Legislation.   

 Essential Criteria:

• Experience and demonstrated ability in warehouse operations and store procedures;  
• Knowledge of OH&S procedures;  
• Knowledge of HACCAP Process;  
• Knowledge of and experience with Foodsafe Requirements;  
• Ability to work alone and in a group environment, especially with volunteer staff;  
• Capable of regular lifting;  
• A current and valid HR driver’s licence; and 
• Commitment to making a difference to people in need across Western Australia

Desirable Criteria: 

• Have a passion to make a difference in WA, within a Non-Profit Organisation;  
• Experience in wholesale environment operations;  
• Understanding of Non-for-profit organisations and Community based Human Services Provision; 
• A current and valid MR driver’s licence;
• Qualification in a community related discipline; and  
• Knowledge of HACCP procedures. 

 Personal Attributes:                                

• Commitment to making a difference to people in need across Western Australia
• Commitment to safety
• Well presented
• Developed communication and organisation skills
• Enthusiasm for working collaboratively and in a team
• Ability to work in an environment which is under resourced and continue to deliver results
• Flexibility

Other Requirements

• Must be an Australian Citizen/ Permanent Resident  
• Hold valid Australian work rights 
• Current and valid WA driver's license 
• National Police clearance
• Medical assessment of current health
• Working with Children accreditation.