Forklift Operator

Great employee benefits inc. extra leave days, shares, team events & discounts
- Achieve work life balance in a permanent full time role, Monday to Friday only
- Join an iconic Wesfarmers business, leaders in Industrial & Safety supplies

**YOUR OPPORTUNITY**

We are seeking an enthusiastic **Forklift Operator / Storeperson **to join our high-performing warehouse team based in **Greystanes NSW **to help us provide an exceptional level of service to all our customers.

In this key role, you will support different areas of our large distribution centre including receiving, dispatch, pick, pack and bulk and work with the latest warehouse automation enhancements and our system (Microsoft Dynamics).

We are proud of our teamwork and safety-first culture and provide on-the-job training and development opportunities to help you grow your career with us.

As a Forklift Operator / Storeperson, your key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

- Forklift operations within different areas within the warehouse
- Receiving, labelling, and storing of incoming goods
- Conducting, sorting, loading, and unloading of vehicles
- Picking, packing and dispatching of customer orders
- Ensuring shelves are adequately stocked and displayed
- Assisting on the trade store counter and general housekeeping duties
- Data entry of customer information and orders

To be successful, you will have:

- A forklift licence (LF) and experience in a similar work environment
- Previous warehousing experience within receiving, pick, pack and/or dispatch
- Good communication skills, a great work ethic and a ‘can do’ attitude
- A customer service mindset and the ability to work well in a team
- Experience with computer systems such as MS Dynamics is desirable

**CULTURE & BENEFITS**

To ensure our employees feel valued, supported, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including:

- Attractive permanent salary and incentives
- Flexible working with access to our ‘All Can Flex’ program
- Paid birthday leave and generous paid parental leave
- Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks’ additional annual leave
- Attractive Wesfarmers share plans every year
- Highly successful Refer-A-Friend program - to earn up to $2,000 for each referral
- Spacious indoor/outdoor break out area with table tennis
- Regular team events, celebrations and BBQs
- Team member discount card to use at Kmart, Bunnings, Target & Officeworks
- Further Wesfarmers discounted offers from over 300 corporate partners
- Access to our wellbeing/mediation/prayer room
- Free onsite free parking and more

**NEXT STEPS**

As part of our recruitment process and commitment to safety, you will be required to undertake background checks (which will include a pre-employment medical assessment involving drug & alcohol testing).

**OUR STORY**

Blackwoods is Australia’s leading supplier of industrial and safety supplies. For over 140 years, we have supported businesses big and small with our range of over 300,000 products from the world’s best brands. From the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the railway and your local mechanic, we supply what our customers need when they need it, along with unparalleled expertise and service from our passionate team.

With a national footprint of over 50 branches and 6 Distribution Centres, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Being a part of the Wesfarmers group, also means that we have endless opportunities to make a difference, so join us, and let’s help more people build a better Australia.

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