Warehouse Assistant

Bowens is an AFR Top 150 privately owned business and the largest independent supplier of building materials in Australia with a proud history dating back to 1894. We have 700+ employees and pride ourselves on being a leader in the supply of building products to the trade market, innovation and our employee development/training programs.

Why join Bowens?

• Above award rate + 17.5% leave loading + annual increases + opportunity to cash out sick leave
• Be part of a growing Australian owned business where a company value is “fun”
• Free on-site parking, wellbeing program including EAP services, health education sessions, fun runs and more
• Genuine training opportunities - product training, sales and leadership development
• Discounts on company product and access to exclusive offers from corporate partners
• Opportunity to build a career and take up different development opportunities
• Ongoing incentives and fun team rewards.

As a warehouse person at our Distribution Centre, your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Picking and Packing timber and hardware orders
• Assisting with general warehouse duties eg. stock control, cleaning
• Operating a forklift to access stock required to complete orders
• Follow OH&S requirements and Bowens Policies
• Forklift loading / unloading trucks when required

Skills

• A forklift licence is essential
• An MR licence is advantageous
• Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-moving environment to meet high supply demands
• A capability to undertake physical tasks safely
• A positive work ethic and a can do attitude.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Good communications skills

All applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing. All applicants will be treated in the strictest of confidence. Due to high number of applicants only successful applicants will be contacted. No agencies please.

Bowens is a AFR Top 150 privately owned company and a fourth-generation family owned Australian business with a proud history dating back to 1894. We have 1200+ employees and pride ourselves on creating the structure for our teams to build their career. With 19 stores throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria in addition to online order and deliver we offer one of the largest varieties of quality timber and building supplies in Australia.

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