Logistics Leading Hand

About the Organisation

As a large Australian business and leader within the Horticulture Industry and Glasshouse fruit and vegetable production, we are proud to offer diverse and rewarding career opportunities.

We are committed to supporting great people to succeed, develop their careers, and feel supported to reach their highest potential. We offer a safe and inclusive work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

With several Flavorite sites located across Victoria, we are currently seeking applications for a Logistics Leading Hand role based at our Warragul location which currently employs over 500 employees.

About the Opportunity:

Our Flavorite Warragul site is looking for an experienced Forklift Operator to join the Flavorite team in the position of Logistics Leading Hand.  This is a full-time position working Monday to Friday.

Reporting directly to the Logistics Supervisor, you will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of goods and materials to ensure the quality and timeliness of customer orders meet expectations.  This role also assists with the management of the team and delegation of tasks to ensure efficiencies in the department.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy being hands-on, and are looking to develop or enhance your career in logistics, this role is for you!

Key Accountabilities:

• Undertake production and logistics required to ensure all loads leave on time.
• Organize and work with the logistics supervisors to ensure the completion of all orders in a timely manner.
• Prepare paperwork required for loads ensuring the highest level of accuracy.
• Operate forklift to load and unload materials as required.
• Assist with cleaning and housekeeping duties.
• Assist the Logistics Supervisor with the orientation, training and development of new team members
• Effectively delegate tasks to team members and provide re-training as required
• Audit fruit quality and report all fruit issues to the Logistics Supervisor
• Champion OH&S and safe work practices

About you:

• You have the ability to communicate across different cultures.
• Possess sound planning and organizational skills.
• Can follow written and verbal procedures and instructions.
• Have strong attention to detail and are safety orientated.
• Possess sound judgment and decision-making skills.

Why work for us:

We value training, safety and our people.  We pride ourselves on providing an environment where our staff are supported to learn and grow with the business.  We have a well developed Leadership Training programme and place importance on retention and internal mobility across the business.  If you love tomatoes you will love our 'Free Fruit Fridays' once a month and if fitness is your thing we have a membership discount available at F45 Warragul for Flavorite Employees.

If you think that you are a great fit for the role, we look forward to you submitting your application.