About WAFEX
Wafex was founded in 1991 by the current owner Craig Musson and is a family owned business. Over the past 29 years Wafex has grown to become one of Australia’s leading wholesale and retail flower companies for both Australian and imported flowers. Wafex is also Australia’s leading fresh and dried export flower company with offices and facilities in Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane. Globally Wafex has offices in the USA (Los Angeles), Kenya (Nairobi) and Ecuador (Quito) and a further presence in 26 countries with a dedicated base of growers.
About The Role
We are currently looking for a General All Rounder to join our team based in Monbulk, Victoria. You will be to assist in processing, packing, receiving, picking and creating fresh and dry flowers.
We have various opportunities available:
- Casual position with different rosters available, however, the core role will require availability Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm.
- Seasonal opportunity, starting 8 April 2024 - 20 May 2024.
You will have a hands-on approach to your work, a team player, take pride in your work and will have a chance to work with beautiful flowers.
Required Experience/Skills/Capabilities:
- Experience working with Flowers or have floristry experience is ideal but not essential
- Experience in a Warehouse or Logistics position is highly regarded
- Must have access to reliable modes of transport
- Forklift Licence is ideal but not essential.
- Good learner who is intuitive and shows a high level of enthusiasm with the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
- Proactive with positive attitude
- Excellent communication skills written and verbal.
- Willingness to learn all aspects of the operation.
- Flexibility of hours - to achieve the best outcome.
- Physical fitness is a priority and focus of the job. Able to lift more the 20kgs and stand on your feet all day.
- Ability to move around within a warehouse with storage and refrigeration access. Required to work in refrigeration as low as 3 degrees for periods of time.
- Is able to navigate their way around a computer and software.
- Enjoys a challenge
- Sharing our values of Teamwork, Accountability, Honest, our Agility and Community Spirit
Job Highlights:
There are many things that make WAFEX a preferred place to work and we offer:
- Above Award pay
- Diverse and flexible working environment
- Supportive and collaborative team
- Employee Assistance Program
At Wafex, we take our core values seriously and create an environment where you feel welcomed. We value unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions each person brings to our community and celebrate diversity. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.