Storeperson - Inbound Receiving

• Full Time role located in Lara
• Join a well-established team environment
• Excellent employee benefits on offer!

Did you ever wonder how the food products we distribute ever got into the trucks you’ve seen driving all over the country?

If you had, you might be the kind of person we are looking for to join our team of people who can bring their skills, drive and pride in their work to our business and help our customers succeed.

We’re an essential service which brings a level of stability to our organisation and the opportunities we can offer our people.  This also means we are often faced with challenging situations and it’s due to the diversity of our people and the feeling of empowerment they have to speak up and be part of a solution that we can overcome them.

We’re nimble and responsive, creating opportunities for our great people to realise their career goals, or simply be part of a great team where they belong.

The Role

The purpose of this role is to receive stock from external providers and cross reference invoice to purchase orders, ensure all stock control procedures are being adhered to with a view to maintaining high levels of stock integrity at the branch. This will involve the analysis of reports and investigating inventory related discrepancies.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive all stock from external providers
• Receive all Intersite / Distribution orders from other branches.
• Ensure all delivery vehicles are in a food safe condition consistent with HACCP requirements.
• Use a temperature probe to check all frozen and chilled stock being received and loaded (consistent with HACCP requirements).
• Check all delivered orders against Supplier invoice noting damaged stock and short supply stock.
• Cross reference all invoices against the purchase order
• Record all stock received in the Inwards Goods book.
• Advise Replenisher and Stock Controller of any discrepancies
• Write and issue Tax Adjustment Note as necessary
• Make required changes to purchase order based on availability of product.
• Communicate with relevant aisle replenishers regarding incoming/outgoing stock issues or requirements.

Key Competencies, Skills and Qualifications

• A good knowledge of warehouse and distribution functions.
• Current forklift license
• Good product knowledge
• Knowledge/Experience in a cold store environment
• A solid knowledge of HACCP and OH&S regulations.
• Good understanding of food service industry
• Good customer service skills
• An eye for detail
• Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills;
• Good organisational skills;
• Full understanding of HACCP and OH&S regulations.

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).

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