Warehouse Receiver

About Us

Rio Coffee is a proudly South Australian, family-owned business roasting premium coffee and supplying cafés, restaurants, and retailers across the state. Our Stepney warehouse is a busy, fast-paced environment, and we're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage incoming stock and support efficient warehouse operations.

Role Overview

The Warehouse Receiver & Stock Controller will play a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of stock through our warehouse and across multiple sites. You will be responsible for receiving and checking deliveries (including imported goods), coordinating stock placement and rotation, maintaining accurate inventory levels, and supporting procurement processes. You will also assist with order picking and packing to ensure timely customer dispatch. This is a hands-on operational role that requires strong organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect all incoming deliveries for accuracy and quality, including imported shipments
• Coordinate placement and rotation of stock across the warehouse and multiple sites
• Maintain accurate inventory records and monitor stock levels at all locations
• Work closely with procurement to ensure overseas and local orders are correctly processed and organised
• Assist with picking, packing, and dispatching customer orders efficiently
• Ensure stock is stored according to food safety and quality standards
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised warehouse environment
• Identify and report any discrepancies, damages, or operational issues

Skills & Experience

• Previous warehouse, inventory, or stock control experience (FMCG or food industry preferred)
• Experience managing stock across multiple sites or understanding of multi-location inventory systems is a plus
• Knowledge or experience handling imported stock, including documentation and coordination with suppliers and freight agents, highly regarded
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable with manual handling and physically active tasks
• Forklift licence required
• Proficient with basic computer and inventory management systems
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team

Why Join Rio Coffee

• Full-time, stable role in a well-established, family-owned business
• Monday–Friday roster (no weekend work)
• Supportive, professional, and friendly team environment
• Enjoy unlimited freshly brewed coffee throughout your workday