About Us

 

Statewide Independent Wholesalers (SIW) is the largest warehousing, distribution and logistics business within Tasmania. Our vision is to remain Tasmania’s leading wholesaler of fast moving consumer goods.  The company is 60% owned by Woolworths and 40% by Tasmanian Independent Retailers. We supply grocery products to all Woolworths, IGA’s and other independent supermarkets across the state, as well as supplying liquor to all Dan Murphy’s and BWS outlets. We operate as an independent organisation.  Our mission is to deliver the goods by providing Service, Innovation and Wellbeing to our retail partners and people.

 

About the Opportunity

 

SIW are currently seeking expressions of interest to fill Storeperson roles expected to commence mid January 2021. 

All roles will initially commence on a casual basis, with the opportunity for the right candidate to be considered for permanent part time employment on the successful completion of a 12 week training program.

 

Key responsibilities include:

 

Driving battery powered pallet machines

Accurately picking, packing and wrapping customer orders onto pallets

Using headset based voice activated technology

Utilising correct manual handling techniques

 

Ideal candidates will possess:

 

Availability to work weekends and public holidays

A positive attitude towards safety and a comittment to working safely

An ability to work effectively as part of a team

Good interpersonal skills and be open to change

Good level of fitness with a physical capacity to lift weights up to 22 kilograms repetitively

Honesty

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Excellent time management skills with the ability to work effectively unsupervised

Strong work ethic including reliability and punctuality

The ability to be trained in high risk work functions (ie. Forklift operations, and picking/packing at height) as required

The ability to work in various environments (e.g. Freezer, Chiller, Ambient, Produce)

Irrelevant criminal record

Forklift and/or stock picker forklift truck licences may be advantageous

 

To apply you will need to submit an online application including a cover letter and resume.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  All applications will remain on file for 3 months.

 

Any questions, please email siwhrteam@siw.com.au