Stocktake Assistant - Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
Are you an early bird looking for casual employment?
Have you ever considered working in a different location every day?
Do you enjoy working within a team environment?
We are currently seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Stocktake Assistants. This role provides support across all Woolworths & Endeavour business units around the Hunter Region.
This exciting role has become available and this position involves visiting various Woolworths, Woolworths Metro, Big W, Dan Murphys & BWS sites. Your primary responsibility will be to conduct stock counts at each location. This process entails physically counting each item and subsequently entering the data into a handheld scanning device. While the workday generally passes quickly, please be aware that you will be on your feet for most of the day.
This casual role typically involves work commencing at 6:00 AM from Monday to Thursday with the occasional Fridays. The approximate weekly hours of 12 hours per week. The team work approximately 46 weeks per year with no stocktakes in the lead up to Christmas and the week either side of Easter. During these periods, there may be opportunities to source work within supermarkets. The role offers an attractive remuneration package that includes a highly competitive rate of pay, kilometre and travel time allowances, superannuation and staff discount card. The finishing time for the inventory count is flexible and will depend on the stores size. The team is required to stay until the count is completed, with a general finish time is between 1:30 PM and 3:00 PM.
Our dedicated team of trainers provides comprehensive on-the-job training to successful candidates.
As part of the Stocktake Assistants role, you will have the opportunity to travel throughout the (Hunter, Mid North Coast and Central Coast) region visiting our regional centres. This will involve being away from home for approximately 6 nights per month. During this time, you will enjoy comfortable twin share accommodation with breakfasts and dinners supplied, as well as coach driven transport a supportive team environment. Please note that you must also possess a vehicle and current licence to transport yourself within the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Region area, which ranges anywhere from (Gosford to Raymond Terrace).
Key responsibilities include:
- Accurate counting of stock in accordance with company specified guidelines, time frames and targets.
- Working cooperatively in an engaging and productive team environment.
- Abiding by company policies and procedures in relation to Occupational Health and Safety
(OH&S) and Food Safety to ensure a safe working environment for customers, team members and contractors
To be considered for this role you need to be able to meet the following criteria:
- Demonstrate competent written and verbal communication skills with a sound mathematical ability
- Hold a current driver's licence and have access to your own vehicle
- Maintain a reliable attendance record and strong work ethic
- Perform repetitive tasks
- Portray a positive attitude
- Abide by company policies and procedures at all times including the standard of dress
- Be available to work a flexible casual schedule from Monday to Friday (the majority of shifts would be from 6am starts however some evenings and late nights may be required)
- Be able to periodically travel on trips away for up to four nights, staying in twin share accommodation at the expense of Woolworths
- Communicate effectively with customers and team members
- Work in a fast-paced team environment
- Required to undergo a pre-employment physical check
This is a fantastic role with great opportunities to advance for the right candidate. If you meet the above criteria - make a fresh career choice and apply today.
Joining the Group
As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do.
We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage and we are proud to be recognised as a Gold Tier Employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.
As our Group continues to evolve, innovate and support our communities, we encourage our team members to do the same with their own careers, by providing ongoing opportunities to grow and make a real difference.
We value flexibility, and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing.
We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating better experiences – for our customers and for each other.
We’d love to hear from You
If you meet a number of the requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application. You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or via www.wowcareers.com.au. #LI
Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Woolworths Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
