Logistics Operator

Multiple roles available, casual hours, across 7 days
- Large state-of-the-art venue with a range of diverse events
- Employer of Choice winner four years in a row

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) is the home of unconventional

At MCEC we do things a little differently. We bring fresh ideas and imagination to every event. We happily turn concepts on their head to make each experience momentous.

We welcome events of all shapes and sizes, from board meetings and small celebrations through to conventions, gala dinners, exhibitions, and concerts. Our doors are open for events and moments that connect us - in person, virtual or hybrid, and everything in between.

And our city is our inspiration, located in the vibrant South Wharf precinct, just a stroll along the Yarra River. Melbourne is on show at MCEC - in the architecture and design, food and hospitality, location, and views.

We have casual work available in our Logistics department supporting our 3 loading docks

The primary responsibility of this role is to assist and provide guidance to our visitors, contractors, and customers at the MCEC loading docks.

**This may involve**:

- Traffic and freight management in a rotating bump-in, bump-out environment
- Using a forklift to assist with loading and unloading goods.
- Contractor coordination and liaison
- Checking stock arrivals with suppliers and unloading food and beverage stock items
- Maintaining storerooms - stacking, unloading, delivering stock to, departments etc
- Be available for a variety of shifts starting very early with weekends and some overnight work required.
- Upholding OHS principles.

Previous experience in a busy logistics environment is essential, as is working in a highly compliant organisation with strong OH&S and Quality Assurance practices.

**MCEC is highly focused on customer service delivery so you will be expected to have**:

- A high standard of personal presentation
- Friendly nature and proactive customer service approach
- A valid forklift and driver’s license (essential)
- Previous experience in hospitality, particularly food and beverage will be advantageous.
- An immediate start is preferred.

At MCEC we encourage ideas and imagination and support our people to be inspirational. Whatever your role, we'll foster the development of skills, insights, and leadership.

You'll be working in a Melbourne icon, with a welcoming and supportive team. And there are many other benefits - 14 weeks paid parental leave; flexible work options; purchased leave; employee discounts; onsite restaurants, cafes, and parking; and South Wharf and the city at our doorstep.

Weare diverse, inclusive, and collaborative. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants of all ages, gender, and background to apply.

**Working at MCEC**

At MCEC we encourage ideas and imagination and support our people to be inspirational. Whatever your role, we'll foster the development of skills, insights, and leadership. You'll be working in a Melbourne icon, with a welcoming and supportive team. And there are many other benefits - 14 weeks paid parental leave; flexible work options; purchased leave; employee discounts; onsite restaurants, cafes, and parking; and South Wharf and the city at our doorstep. We are diverse, inclusive, and collaborative.

Built on the banks of the Birrarung (Yarra River), the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Narrm, the Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past, and present, and to Elders of all First Nations communities that visit MCEC.

We recognise the significance of the Birrarung to Traditional Owners as a life source and a meeting place and seek to honour a 40,000-year tradition of building community and exchanging ideas on these lands.