Warehouse Assistant

**Introduction**:
About us
At PharmaCare, we inspire people to be the best, healthiest and happiest they can be. As an Australian born and built success story we are proud of our heritage and remain a 100% Australian owned and family operated business. We are home to some of Australia’s most well-known and trusted brands including Nature’s Way, Bioglan, Sambucol, Norsca, Brut, Skin Doctors, Naturopathica, KP24, Aquasun, Promensil, BioMedica, Medlab and many more.
PharmaCare has tripled its work force and production output over the last 3 years. Our rapid growth has seen massive investment committed to our operation with $20M planned over the next 24 months. Recent developments have seen the operation double its footprint with further expansion on the horizon.
Our success comes from our performance led culture, and we want our people to succeed. We encourage ownership and integrity with an entrepreneurial flair. Based in Prestons, we live the life we promote.
We are family owned with a global reach, our products are found in pharmacies, supermarkets, department and variety stores all over the world.
Extras we know you’ll love
- Generous monthly product allowance to support your health and wellbeing
- Secure onsite parking
- Paid parental leave, subsidised health and salary continuance insurance
- Employee assistance/wellbeing initiatives
- Ongoing training and development programs
- Leave loading
- A supportive, fun and collaborative working environment

**Description**:
About the role
Pharmacare Operations is seeking a motivated and results-driven Warehouse Assistant to join our manufacturing facility based in Prestons, working Monday-Friday to support the implementation of innovative new products, processes and continual improvement to existing products manufactured at Pharmacare operations.
Reporting to the Warehouse & Operations Manager, your key areas of accountability include, but not limited to:
Maintaining warehouse in neat and orderly manner
Forklift operations
Picking, packing and dispatching customer orders
Receiving, checking and putting away incoming stock and raw materials
Unpacking of pallets / packing stock away
Periodic stock or cycle counts
General-hand duties
Sampling of raw and packaging materials
Oversee inventory management according to company guidelines
Perform critical inventory tasks to ensure the correct number of items are in stock
Maintain updated and accurate records of inventory, including transfers and cycle counts
Review documentation and monitor product codes to search for discrepancies; troubleshoot quantity discrepancies between stock and records
Develop and implement improvements to existing operational procedures in order to maximize efficiency and improve operations costs
Respond to sales inquiries and purchase orders; collect and analyse data to determine appropriate order quantities; process orders for shipment
Review operations schedules and production requirements to ensure timely order fulfillment
Track rates of accuracy, purchase and return as well as defective items to inform quality control decisions
Prepare, generate, and file financial inventory reports, review reports monthly with management
All other reasonable tasks, as directed by the business
QUALIFICATIONS
- Forklift License
- Related industry and job role experience

EXPERIENCE
- Proficient with computers and office technology and the use of Microsoft packages, in particular excel and JDE planning software, MRP or ERP systems
- Working knowledge and ability to interpret the Australian code of GMP (desirable)
- strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with all levels in the organization
- Time management, problem solving skills, high attention to details and strong work ethic

What we offer
In return you will have the opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company that is dedicated to making a difference in the Complementary Healthcare market.
How to apply