Distribution Employee

We are seeking energetic and flexible distribution employees to work in the cold room at our busy milk manufacturing factory in Labrador. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in operating machinery or working in refrigerated warehouses.

Employment will involve shift work and may include weekends and Public Holidays. This is a casual position. Reporting to the Distribution Manager, you will follow all operational and safety procedures to ensure our customer orders are delivered 100% in spec, in full and on time. Full on the job training will be provided, with opportunities to multi skill and progress to higher grades available for motivated employees.

If you are looking for a varied and fast paced work environment with a company that is committed to Workplace Health and Safety and manufacturing quality products, then we would love to hear from you.

Essential selection criteria include:

• Physically fit to perform physical / manual tasks in a cold room environment 
• Forklift ticket and ongoing competency operating in confined spaces required
• Demonstrated understanding of workplace health and safety
• Ability to work shift work, including weekends and Public Holidays
• Punctual and reliable for early morning, day and afternoon shifts
• Understand product picking procedures for Vendor orders
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Sound time management skills with the ability to meet set deadlines
• Numeracy and literacy ability to understand & complete orders
• Capable of problem solving and decision making
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screen

Why should you join the team at Norco?

• Work for a successful, secure and reputable Australian company
• Be a part of a friendly, supportive and hardworking team
• Full on the job training provided
• Career progression opportunities to multi skill and progress to higher grades available for motivated employees
• Enjoy a competitive hourly rate

If you feel that you are the right candidate for this role, we would love to hear from you!

About us:

Norco is a 100% Australian, Farmer Owned Dairy Co-Operative that supports our communities and customers through a ground up approach. This starts with producing quality nutritional and agri solutions for our farmers, continues through our quality controlled production facilities and ends up delivering Australia’s best tasting dairy to our customers and communities we are proud to serve. 

Since 1895, every product and breakthrough has been powered by generations of employees who are inspired to make a real difference. We offer a friendly work environment and the opportunity to work with household brand names Australian families have come to know and trust.

At Norco, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce to create better outcomes for all.