Storeperson

• Located in Newcastle
• Full-time position working for a national food distribution company
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to further your career

PFD Food Services began life in 1943 amid the noise and chaos of the Melbourne Fish Markets. Expanding rapidly to meet the demand of an ever growing customer base, we are Australia’s largest family operated Foodservice company with over 800 company owned trucks and customer service focused drivers making daily deliveries.

With an extensive range of fresh meat and seafood, together with frozen products, drygoods, paper products and cleaning solutions for the Foodservice Industry, PFD has proven their unwavering commitment to their customers and are considered a source of innovation, a provider of insight, a solver of problems. In 2021 PFD formed a partnership with another proud Australian company, Woolworths Group.

The Role

The purpose of this role is to maintain all stock in the warehouse and pick orders using safe manual handling procedures in an effective and timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Working in a varied temperature controlled environment
• Undertake all duties in a safe, responsible and courteous manner
• Plan, pick and cross check orders
• Employ correct stock rotation principles at all times based on 'first in first out' rule
• Ensure warehouse is neat, clean and in a 'ready to pick' state at all times
• Understand and adhere to HACCP regulations
• Assist in all site stock takes
• Load/unload containers and delivery vehicles as required

Key Competencies, Skills and Qualifications

• Previous High Reach Forklift experience
• Must have freezer and cold storage experience
• Experience picking orders preferably in the food service industry
• Good communication skills
• Possess a high level of accuracy with attention to detail
• Able to work in a fast paced environment
• Flexible and adaptable

What PFD is Offering the Successful Candidate

We are offering competitive remuneration, superannuation and other staff benefits (such as discounts on staff purchases, discounted accommodation, health insurance and banking). Should you be eligible, the company may also offer nationally recognised Certificate III training.

Please submit your application (cover letter and resume) via the apply now link below

As part of our recruitment process, do you agree to undertake employment checks? These checks may include a medical assessment (including a drug and alcohol test), National Police History Check, Working With Children/Vulnerable Groups Check, Licence Validation/Demerit Point Check.

Please note: We do not accept unsolicited CV's from Recruitment agencies / third parties and we will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CV's sent directly to Line Managers.

PFD Food Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer