Forklift Operator

Monday-Friday Full-Time Permanent & Casual opportunities available in Canning Vale
- Join a leading iconic Wesfarmers business supporting Australian businesses big and small
- Enjoy onsite parking, gym, canteen, great indoor and outdoor breakout area & product discounts

**YOUR OPPORTUNITY**

We are seeking several (Full-time and Casual) enthusiastic **Forklift Operators / Storepersons **to join our high-performing warehouse team based in **Canning Vale WA **to help us provide an exceptional level of service to all of our customers.

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

We have a number of afternoon shifts form 2pm to 10pm available (that are school drop off friendly). We are proud of our teamwork and safety-first culture and provide on-the-job training and development opportunities as well.

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 despatching 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/or LO) 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**

A career with Blackwoods will offer you rewarding experiences and opportunities for growth and development. We have a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where our team members care about each other and enjoy building meaningful connections.

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

- Competitive permanent salary and incentives
- Generous paid parental leave (permanent roles)
- Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks’ additional annual leave (permanent roles)
- Attractive Wesfarmers share plans every year (permanent roles)
- Highly successful Refer-A-Friend program - to earn up to $2,000 for each referral
- Spacious indoor/outdoor break out area with pool table
- 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 programs
- Gym, Free onsite parking and more

**NEXT STEPS**
- As part of our recruitment process and commitment to safety, you will be required to undertake background checks (which may 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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