Trade Store Assistant/Storeperson

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a Trade Store Assistant/Storeperson to join our team based in Rockhampton QLD, to provide functional support across our trade store and warehouse environment and exceptional level of service to our growing customer base.

In this key role, you will support different areas of our distribution centre including receiving, despatch, pick, pack and bulk and work with the latest warehouse automation enhancements and our system (Microsoft Dynamics).

Your key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Picking, packing and despatching of customer orders
• Receiving, labelling, and storing of incoming goods
• Conducting, sorting, loading, and unloading of vehicles 
• Ensuring shelves are adequately stocked and displayed
• Assisting on the trade store counter and general housekeeping duties 
• Data entry of customer information and orders

To be successful, you will have:

• 2+ years customer service within trade store, retail & warehouse environment
• Good communication skills, a great work ethic and a ‘can do’ attitude
• A customer service mindset and the ability to work well in a team
• Experience with computer systems such as MS Dynamics is desirable
• Forklift licence and experience is high regarded but not essential

CULTURE & BENEFITS

A career with Blackwoods will offer you rewarding experiences and opportunities for growth and development. We have a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where our team members care about each other and enjoy building meaningful connections.

To ensure our employees feel valued, supported, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including:

• Competitive permanent salary and incentives
• Generous paid parental leave
• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks’ additional annual leave
• Attractive Wesfarmers share plans every year 
• Highly successful Refer-A-Friend program – to earn up to $2,000 for each referral!
• Regular team events, celebrations, birthdays, milestones and BBQs
• Team member discount card to use at Kmart, Bunnings, Target & Officeworks
• Further Wesfarmers discounted offers from over 300 corporate partners
• Free onsite free parking and more!

OUR STORY

Blackwoods is Australia’s leading supplier of industrial and safety supplies. For over 140 years, we have supported businesses big and small with our range of over 300,000 products from the world’s best brands. From the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the railway and your local mechanic, we supply what our customers need when they need it, along with unparalleled expertise and service from our passionate team.

With a national footprint of over 50 branches and 6 Distribution Centres, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Being a part of the Wesfarmers group, also means that we have endless opportunities to make a difference, so join us, and let’s help more people build a better Australia.

NEXT STEPS 

If you meet most of the criteria listed above and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please send your application today. We will be contacting suitable candidates as we receive them.

As part of our recruitment process and commitment to safety, you will be required to undertake background checks (which will include a pre-employment medical assessment involving drug & alcohol testing).

Blackwoods also promotes diversity and inclusion across our workplaces and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the LGBTI+ community and people with disabilities.