Warehouse Assistant

About the company:

The Fan & Light Shop is a family based retail business which has been established for over 40 years and specialises in ceiling fans and lighting.

We are opening a new large store and showroom in Mile End as we expand both instore and online, sales and we are looking for someone to assist with warehouse duties.

Aside from regular warehouse work the role will also include transferring and helping organise stock to our second store at Cumberland Park (near Goodwood).

About the role:

We are offering a 5 day full time position as a warehouse worker based mostly at our Mile End store.

The position involves:

• Receiving in goods
• Organising stock for customers, online orders and second store
• Picking and packing online orders
• Organising deliveries
• Transferring stock to the second store and helping to organise it
• Regularly checking and fixing stock levels and stocktake
• Keeping the warehouse clean and organised, all while making sure high level of safety is maintained
• Check stock levels for staff
• Cleaning warehouse

Experience & Skills we are looking for:

• Able to comply with OH&S requirements and maintain a safe working environment
• Experience in working in warehouse
• Good communication skills
• Full drivers license and able to drive a van
• Ability to lift heavy boxes (typically in the range of 7-12kg)
• Able to perform physical tasks
• Good attention to details when picking and counting stock
• Comfortable using a computer

Other skills that are an advantage but not essential:

• Forklift license - along with a forklift we have a walkie stacker that does not require a license
• Good math skills
• Strong skills and experience in logistics and warehouse management
• General retail experience

We have a relatively small team so everyone knows each other well and is able to help and support each other when needed and we try to maintain a relaxed and fun work environment. Our staff have overlapping skills to try not to rely solely on one person for specific tasks in order to provide better support and reduce stress.

Please note: as part of our recruitment process, all offers will be subject to a successful national police background check and reference check.