Mungalli Creek Dairy is a family-owned paddock to shelf producer of award-winning Biodynamic (organic) and premium dairy products and a distributor of a wide range of organic and gourmet grocery lines.
Our unique business model provides employment across the region as well as supporting 9 family farms.
Our range of product offerings includes: Biodynamic milk, yoghurt, cheese, cream, ice-cream and a range of organic grocery lines which are distributed across Qld and the east coast of Australia.
About the role
Our distribution hub requires additional skilled staff, this is a long-term position based in the Cairns Distribution Hub, 18-22 Atticus St, Woree. The roster will be 8:30 - 17:00 Monday to Friday
Key Responsibilities
- Operate a forklift in a safe and efficient manner to load and unload trucks
- Help rotate stock across warehouse using FIFO principles
- Pick and Pack orders in both dry, cold and freezer environments
- Assist the warehouse team to meet all schedules and runs.
- Ensure the cold-chain integrity of stock
Your essential attributes & skills
- Physically fit, Positive team player
- Forklift operator experience and current license
- Accurate and fast picking/packing experience to ensure no errors and orders are ready for loading
- Good attention to detail, well presented and happy disposition
- Ability to work in cold and freezer room environments
- Full permanent work rights as this is a long term position not suitable for WHV.
- Prior experience within a warehouse environment with perishables, dairy and cold logistics.
- Inventory and stock control experience
- Computer literacy and experience with systems and data although not essential would be desirable
As a picker/packer forklift driver you will be an integral member of our warehouse team ensuring that customers orders are packed and ready for delivery on time.
You will have a good level of physical fitness be able to work in a cold-room environment and have good attention to detail in ensuring accurate picking and packing of our products.
You will be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team. Being friendly, team-orientated, focusedand willing to go that extra mile is essential!
A typical day will include pickingand packing orders of milk, yoghurt, cheese and other cold goods in a cold room and organising our ice-cream for orders in our freezer. As well as working in our dry goods and cold rooms you will be assisting with loading and unloading stock using a forklift and must have forklift experience and a current FL ticket.
This position is long term with opportunity for advancement and permanent tenure.
Picker/Packer with forklift license in Cairns employer: Mungalli Creek Dairy
Mungalli Creek Dairy offers a supportive work environment with a focus on organic and biodynamic products. Employees benefit from long-term positions, opportunities for professional growth, and being part of a family-owned business that values regenerative agricultural practices. The company fosters a friendly atmosphere and encourages teamwork across its various roles.
