Dockhand/ Relief Driver

About Us

ARYZTA is an international food company headquartered in Switzerland, holding a leading global position in frozen B2B bakery industry across Europe and Asia-Pacific regions. Catering to widely diverse customer channels including grocery, convenience, quick-service restaurants, and foodservice, ARYZTA employs approximately 9,000 people around the world.

Expertise in the bakery world is one of our core principles and underpins our growth strategy, which is driven by innovation, consumer trends and exceeding customers' expectations. We pride ourselves on manufacturing excellence, food safety and sustainability across all our bakeries.

The role

A great opportunity has become available to join our Distribution team based in Dandenong, VIC. We are currently seeking a reliable and motivated Dockhand / Relief Delivery Driver to support our distribution operations on a casual basis, with a flexibility to work various shifts based on business needs.

This role involves a combination of warehouse and driving responsibilities, including the efficient loading, unloading, and delivery of products, while upholding high standards of safety, quality, and customer service. You will also be expected to perform dockhand duties as required to support the broader distribution function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Load and unload products for metro and regional deliveries, ensuring correct stock rotation and allocation of shelf life in preparation for delivery runs.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure timely dispatch of goods and respond rapidly to customer needs.
• Ensure correct and accurate documentation is provided with loads and perform administrative duties.
• Undertake dock housekeeping duties and cull/remove broken crates and faulty dollies.
• Receive after-hours deliveries and participate in general warehouse housekeeping at all times.
• Demonstrate and promote satisfactory food safety, quality, and hygiene standards alongside Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) safe work practices.
• Drive and support HACCP and GMP in consultation with the team, utilize handheld equipment appropriately, ensure the vehicle is bulk-loaded according to the 'Run Totals,' and deliver products on time.
• Pick up and return all available empty crates and dollies from customers while developing strong business relationships

About You:

• Previous experience in a similar dockhand and driver role.
• Forklift license will be advantageous.
• MR/HR Truck Driver's license (essential) with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work autonomously when required.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong commitment to act and work in a safe manner at all times.
• Effective communication skills, including keeping management and relevant parties informed, seeking advice and assistance when needed, and responding to phone calls or messages in a timely manner.

We offer:

• Attractive hourly rate + penalties
• Opportunity to earn additional income in overtime (afterhours and weekends)
• Autonomy and scope for career development
• The job stability that comes with a global employer who puts people first
• A supportive working culture and an inclusive team environment
• Be a part of a dynamic team committed to food safety, quality and operational excellence

Your Application:

If your experience, background and aspirations align with the requirements of the role and you are ready to take on a career defining opportunity, we would like to hear from you now Please APPLY ONLINE or email for more information.

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ARYZTA is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.