About the Role : Are you a reliable, detail-oriented worker with a forklift licence looking for an energetic team environment? Southern Foodservice is seeking a Fruit & Veg Warehouse Picker/Packer to help us accurately pick, pack, and dispatch orders on our afternoon shift. In this fast-paced role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring our customers (Tasmania’s cafes, restaurants, and stores) receive the freshest produce and top-notch service. If you thrive working independently, take pride in your accuracy, and enjoy working within a friendly team, this role is for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Order Picking & Packing: Accurately pick fresh fruit and vegetable orders and pack them for delivery, ensuring quality and correctness of items.

• Forklift Operation: Use your licensed skills to move stock, load/unload pallets, and safely operate a forklift for stock storage and retrieval.

• Stock Handling: Receive incoming produce, conduct quality checks, and put away stock in the appropriate storage (including chilled areas).

• Warehouse Upkeep: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse workspace. Assist with regular stock rotation and ensure compliance with food safety (HACCP) standards.

• Teamwork: Work closely with your team to meet nightly order deadlines and resolve any order issues. Your attention to detail and efficiency will help deliver great service to our customers.

What We’re Looking For (Requirements)

• Forklift Licence: Must hold a current forklift licence and be confident in operating a forklift in a warehouse setting.

• Experience: Previous experience in a warehouse picking/packing role or similar logistics environment is highly regarded. Experience handling fresh produce or working in refrigerated areas is a plus.

• Attention to Detail: A keen eye for accuracy is essential – you double-check orders and ensure customers get exactly what they asked for.

• Reliability & Work Ethic: Punctual, dependable, and able to work the 3pm-11pm shift (including Sunday evenings). You take initiative and can handle a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety and quality.

• Team & Customer Focus: A team player with good communication skills. You understand that what you do in the warehouse directly impacts customer satisfaction, and you always aim to provide excellent service (even if you’re behind the scenes).

Why Join Us

• Competitive Compensation: We reward your hard work with a solid hourly wage (plus super) with a pathway to becoming a permanent employee.

• Staff Discounts: Save on your grocery bills with generous discounts on a wide range of food products available through Southern Foodservice.

• Provided Uniform & Gear: No need to worry about work attire – uniform is provided (and kept clean, so you’re comfortable each shift).

• Free Onsite Parking: Easy, free parking at our Glenorchy warehouse – no parking fees or street parking hassles when you come to work.

• Supportive Team Culture: Work with a friendly, tight-knit team that looks out for each other. We’re a family-owned company, and we treat our staff like family – expect a fun, supportive environment where everyone pitches in.

• Career Development: This isn’t just a job – it’s a stepping stone. We offer training on the job and clear pathways for progression. Whether you want to upskill in operations or grow into other roles, we’ll help you achieve your career goals.

• Tasmanian Pride: Join a respected local business with over 30 years of history. We love what we do and take pride in feeding Tasmania – you’ll be part of that mission!

About Us

Southern Foodservice is a 100% Tasmanian family-owned wholesale food distributor and the state’s leading foodservice supplier . We’ve been proudly supporting Tasmania’s hospitality industry since 1989 , delivering fresh fruit and vegetables, quality meats, and specialty Tasmanian products to restaurants, cafes, and businesses across the state. Our warehouse in Glenorchy is the hub of our operation – a fast-moving workplace built on strong values, quality service, and a passion for great food. When you join Southern Foodservice, you join a company that values hard work, integrity, and customer service in everything we do.

Ready to apply? If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you! Click “Apply” and submit your resume and a brief cover letter. Join our Southern Foodservice team and help us deliver the best of Tasmania’s produce to our customers – one order at a time.