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Job no: 508634
Work type: Full time
Location: VIC - Metro
Categories: DC Help Desk, Warehouse Operator
- Australian owned & operated global retail brand, Distribution Centre located at Laverton
- Two roles available – morning shift 6 am till 2 pm and evening shift 1 pm till 9 pm
- A vibrant, team culture where we embrace pace, encourage new ideas & leadership
About the role
Reporting to the Transport Manager, this role will support the delivery of transport operational processes and delivery of excellent service to Spotlight stores and Customers. Ensure all paperwork and systems are completed for each vehicle being loaded and departing from the Distribution Centre DC. Furthermore, assist the Transport Team with the day to day transport deliveries across all lanes (Local, Linehaul, Rail)
What you will be doing
- Ensure the team and all areas of the Distribution Centre (DC) are complying with safety protocols and report any Incident, Hazard, Accident as required
- Collaborate effectively with internal and external teams to solve any delivery issues
- Perform transport operational duties including updating SCMS, preparing con notes, and ensuring trucks are dispatched with appropriate paperwork (as required).
- Perform labelling duties (as required).
- Comply to all company policies, team member agreement and standard operating procedures (SOPS)
- Cover for other transport administrator in times of absence, leave etc.
- Strive for higher levels of competence, continual improvement, productivity and occupational health and safety (OH&S).
- Resolving pallet discrepancies, increasing pallet accurateness for all deliveries, linehauls and rail loads
- Consolidate a report of all late arrivals/departures of local, linehaul and rail vehicles
About You
- Demonstrated prior experience in a similar position
- Experience with Retail or working at a Distribution Centre will be desirable
- Ability to communicate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to multi task in all aspects of this role
- A positive attitude with the flexibility to take on additional tasks and to adapt to the work day as required
Who We Are
Spotlight Group Holdings (“SGH”) is looking to grow their talented, highly entrepreneurial team. SGH is Australia's largest privately-owned and operated family business, comprising of the Spotlight Retail Group, the Spotlight Property Group, Spotlight Direct Investments and the Spotlight Charitable Foundation.
Comprising of the long term existing iconic brands in Spotlight, Anaconda and Mountain Designs, together with the exciting addition of Harris Scarfe, SRG is acknowledged as the market leaders within the Australian retail Space.
What’s in it for you?
Spotlight Retail Group prides itself on providing it’s team members incredible career- growth and opportunities as part of the SRG team, we can offer you:
- Exposure to and opportunities across one of Australia’s largest Retailers, with continuing growth
- Exposure to key senior stakeholders in one of Australia’s largest Retailers
- Career progression, personal development and mentoring
- A culture that rewards initiative and creativity
- Centrally located office, close to South Melbourne Market
- Benefits- Team Discounts, EAP, Discounts and more
To apply, please complete our online application form and submit an up-to-date resume.
You must have unrestricted working rights in Australia to be considered for this position
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
No agency enquiries or applications please
Advertised: AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
Our Process
Found the perfect Spotlight role for you and want to apply? Great!
You’ll find details on our recruitment process below. Make sure you’re well prepared to keep your nerves at bay and to maximise your chances of making a great impression.
1. Update Your CV
Make sure your CV is up-to- date with your latest skills and experience, and that it’s tailored to the role you are seeking. It is a legal requirement that all Spotlight employees have the right to work in Australia.
2. Apply
You can apply online by selecting the relevant job link above, uploading your CV and completing the online application form.
3. Attend An Interview
If your application has been successful, we will ask you to take part in one or more of the following:
• phone interview
• face-to-face interview
• group interview.
4. Reference & Police Check
As part of the screening process, we will obtain your consent to complete two work-related reference checks and, for roles that require one, a police check.
5. Job Offer
Congratulations! If you have been successful, you will be able to accept your letter of offer online together with an employment pack containing information on
Spotlight and your responsibilities and entitlements.
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