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Delivery Driver / Store Person

Townsville, Queensland 4810, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Current Queensland MR or HR drivers’ licence required (essential).
  • Forklift licence preferable; experience operating forklifts and pallet jacks expected.
  • Previous experience as a Delivery Driver/Store Person or in warehousing/logistics preferred.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Entry Level

Description

About Us

Locally family-owned and operated for over 50 years, Max Stocks provides more than 5000 fresh, frozen, and dry quality food service products to hotels, resorts, supermarkets, restaurants, hospitals, aged care, schools, takeaways, cafes and more. Proudly servicing communities across Queensland, Max Stocks employs nearly 200 dedicated team members who are committed to delivering exceptional service to our customers, with operations spanning from South East Queensland through to the Far North.


About the role

We are seeking a reliable and responsible full-time Delivery Driver / Store Person to join our Townsville team. This full-time, Monday to Friday, role will require a self-motivated individual with strong organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and as a crucial part of the wider team, ensuring the delivery of goods to our customers in a timely and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities

  • Receiving, storing and dispatching stock, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
  • Picking and packing customer orders with a focus on speed and accuracy
  • Maintaining the warehouse and storage areas in a clean, safe and organised manner
  • Load and unload delivery vehicles with care to ensure products arrive undamaged
  • Safely operate a company vehicle to deliver food products to customer locations
  • Provide excellent customer service to our clients
  • Maintain accurate delivery records and documentation
  • Operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks
  • Adhering to all relevant health, safety and quality standards
  • Contributing to a collaborative and productive team environment


Key Competencies, Skills and Qualifications

  • Current Queensland MR or HR drivers’ licence (essential)
  • Forklift Licence (preferable)
  • Previous experience as a Delivery Driver / Store Person or in a similar warehousing/logistics role
  • Previous merchandising experience is highly desirable
  • Experience in multi-drop deliveries preferred but not essential
  • Customer focused with an appreciation for being the ‘public face’ of the company
  • Good organisation, communication and time-management skills
  • Enthusiastic and reliable approach to work
  • Highly motivated and flexible, with a solid work ethic and positive, can-do attitude
  • Be able to work autonomously as well as in a team environment
  • Great attention to detail
  • Ability to solve problems and learn a broad range of products
  • Physically fit and able to undertake the duties of the role, including lifting/manual handling and repetitive entering/exiting of a vehicle


Max Stocks Offers:

  • Friendly workplace culture
  • Excellent employee benefits including discounts on our range of products
  • Work for a progressive, family-owned business

As part of our recruitment process, do you agree to undertake employment checks? Depending on the role, checks may include a medical assessment (including a drug and alcohol test), National Police History Check, Working with Children/Vulnerable Groups Check, Licence Validation/Demerit Point Check.