Warehouse Assistant and Delivery Driver

About the role

As a Warehouse Assistant at Five Senses Education, you will be responsible for receiving, storing, picking, packing and dispatching children's books, educational texts and learning resources from our Seven Hills NSW 2147 warehouse. It is crucial in making sure schools, teachers and customers receive the right orders, on time and in perfect condition.

We are looking for someone to work Monday to Friday (38 hours per week) with pathway to permanent employment.

Key responsibilities

• Receiving and checking incoming deliveries against purchase orders and reporting any discrepancies
• Accurately picking, packing and dispatching orders for schools, retail customers and online sales
• Maintaining an organised, clean and safe warehouse, including correct storage and labelling of stock
• Working closely with the schools team to prepare large school and booklist orders, particularly during busy back-to-school periods
• Safely operating a forklift to load, unload and move stock, and following workplace health and safety procedures
• Making occasional deliveries to schools and other locations (North Rocks and Tuggerah)

About you

• Previous warehouse, logistics or distribution experience (experience with books or educational products is a bonus)
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when picking and packing
• Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work to deadlines during peak periods
• Physical fitness and the ability to lift and move boxes safely
• Reliable and motivated person who is team-oriented
• Excellent communication skills
• A current forklift licence (essential)
• A medium rigid (MR) truck licence is highly regarded
• Basic computer skills and experience with inventory systems or barcode scanners are also an advantage

About us

At Five Senses Education, we are committed to creating a supportive work environment. Our employee benefits include competitive remuneration, ongoing training and development opportunities, and a generous staff discount on all in-store purchases. This role offers a clear pathway to permanent employment, and as a growing business with a large school supply business, we have opportunities for career development.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration

• Supportive team environment

• Generous staff discount on all in-store purchases

• Pathway to permanent employment

• Career development opportunities