Storeperson - Gladstone, Queensland

About the Role

We are seeking a dependable and proactive Storeperson to become part of our Trade Store Warehouse team located in Gladstone. This position requires active involvement in daily warehouse operations with a primary focus on dispatch, freight logistics, and truck loading tasks. The successful candidate will be capable of working autonomously and is ideally suited to someone balancing other life responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, label, and properly store incoming inventory items.
• Efficient and safe loading and unloading of trucks.
• Operate various forklifts including high reach, gas-powered counterbalance, and side-loading models.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and uphold high warehouse presentation standards.
• Adhere strictly to all safety rules and protocols to ensure a secure work environment.

Candidate Requirements

• Relevant prior experience in warehouse, storeperson, or logistics functions.
• Familiarity with freight management systems such as Sorrento is advantageous.
• Personal values aligned with the integrity standards upheld by Blackwoods.
• Previous experience in driving or the transport sector is a plus.
• Possession of a current LF forklift license with hands-on experience in counterbalance and high reach forklift operations.

Benefits and Features

• Permanent employment with incentives and inclusion in Wesfarmers share plans.
• Access to exclusive team member discount cards for popular retail outlets like Kmart, Bunnings, Target, and Officeworks.
• Complimentary One Pass subscription and discounts with over 400 retail partners.
• Ongoing training programs and opportunities for career progression.
• Participation in team activities, recognition awards, and prize giveaways.
• Employee Assistance Program providing wellbeing support including counseling, coaching, financial and legal guidance, nutrition advice, and more for employees and their immediate families.
• Refer-A-Friend initiative with potential rewards up to $2,000 per referral.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave up to four weeks.
• Generous paid parental leave options.
• Onsite complimentary parking.

Additional Information

Applications will be reviewed on receipt with suitable candidates contacted during the recruitment process. Candidates will undergo background checks including a pre-employment medical assessment with drug and alcohol screening. Blackwoods embraces diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, and individuals with disabilities.

About Blackwoods

Blackwoods is Australia's foremost supplier of industrial and safety products, with over 140 years of history supporting various industries. Offering a catalog of more than 300,000 products sourced from globally recognized brands, the company caters to a wide range of customers from large infrastructure projects to local workshops. With more than 50 branches and 6 Distribution Centres nationwide and as part of the Wesfarmers group, Blackwoods fosters growth opportunities and aims to contribute positively to Australia's development.