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PFD employs over 2300 people across a network of 61 branches across Australia. We offer outstanding career opportunities at all levels in a professional, safe and enjoyable working environment.
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Delivery Driver/Storeperson, Toowoomba - QLD
Posted: 22/05/2013
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Full Time position – Monday to Friday – 8am to 2pmThe main responsibilities in this role include delivering food and packaging products to cafes, restaurants, schools, clubs, and hotels (to name just a few!). In the course of your working day you will be creating and maintaining customer relationships and demonstrating your terrific organisational and time management skills. There is also the opportunity to pick customer orders in a cold storage warehouse environment.For the eligible candidate:We are offering above award wages, full entitlements and allowances to the successful candidate!We provide career opportunities, benefits and significant savings on our huge range of products as well as corporate discounts on telephone, health insurance and banking to name just a few.Knowledge, skills and qualities:« MR Truck licence« Forklift licence« Good understanding of warehouse & transport operations« Customer focused and good at building interpersonal relationships« Good communication, time and organisational skills« Highly motivated, flexible with a solid work ethic and positive attitude« Able to work in a team environment as well as autonomously« Ability to deal with customer feedback« Ability to learn a broad range of products quicklyForward your covering letter and resume to:Ian Clark – Branch ManagerPO Box 112 Toowoomba QLD 4350Opportunity ends on Friday 7th June 2013 -
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Sales Representative, Cairns - QLD
Posted: 20/05/2013
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We are presenting a terrific career path for you to utilise your great sales and customer service skills. This opportunity will suit a motivated professional, preferably with food industry experience.Your superior selling and negotiating skills will effectively complement your relationship building prowess while the rewards are many. Company benefits, on the job training, a company vehicle and a great package are just the beginning…Key Responsibilities« Call on existing customers and keep customer ‘call lists’ current on a daily and weekly basis« Secure new business with customers while maintaining existing orders« Assist in arranging delivery dates and other facets of customer service to facilitate sales« Identify potential areas for growth and pursue such opportunities at all times in order to maximise sales and support continued growth« Advise customers of the total PFD product range and supply/price trends« Advise both Food Service and Credit Managers on the credit worthiness of accounts« Identify and manage low yield customers into a more profitable trading relationship.Key Qualities Required:« Proficiency in learning a product range quickly« Good understanding of the food service industry« Superior selling and negotiating ability« Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment« Good organisational and time management skills« Awareness of HACCP and OH&S regulations« Solid computer literacy« Self motivated and ambitious.Email your covering letter and resume to:Pat Cotter – Support Branch Manager34 Redden Street, Portsmith Cairns QLD 4870Opportunity ends on 31st May 2013 -
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Driver/Storeperson, Gold Coast- QLD
Posted: 20/05/2013
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Casual position – Monday to SaturdayThe main responsibilities in this role include delivering food and packaging products to cafes, restaurants, schools, clubs, and hotels (to name just a few!). In the course of your working day you will be creating and maintaining customer relationships and demonstrating your terrific organisational and time management skills. There is also the opportunity to pick customer orders in a cold storage warehouse environment.For the eligible candidate:We are offering above award wages, full entitlements and allowances to the successful candidate!We provide career opportunities, benefits and significant savings on our huge range of products as well as corporate discounts on telephone, health insurance and banking to name just a few.Knowledge, skills and qualities:« MR/HR Truck licence« Forklift licence« Good understanding of warehouse & transport operations« Customer focused and good at building interpersonal relationships« Good communication, time and organisational skills« Highly motivated, flexible with a solid work ethic and positive attitude« Able to work in a team environment as well as autonomously« Ability to deal with customer feedback« Ability to learn a broad range of products quicklyForward your covering letter and resume to:Sharyn Gilmore – Branch Operations Manager53 Ourimbah Road, Tweed Heads NSW 2485Opportunity ends on 15th June 2013 -
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Ice Cream Cash Van Driver, Griffith - NSW
Posted: 17/05/2013
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Key Responsibilities:- Sell and promote a variety of (mainly) frozen products to customers using a refrigerated vehicle as an inventory and invoicing base.
- Build and maintain customer relationships.
- Invoice and deliver products to customers with attention to paper work presentation.
- Balance monies collected from customers.
- Conduct regular Stock Takes of vehicle inventory.
- Ability to understand and resolve enquiries
- Understand and comply with the content of the Driver/Storeperson Manuals
- To undertake all duties in a safe, responsible and courteous manner
- Have basic understanding of OH&S in respect to injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation
- Practice safe and correct manual handling techniques.
- Correctly fill in and present relevant paperwork as per company procedures
- Understand the HACCP requirements regarding temperatures and food handling
- Adhere to vehicle maintenance policy
- Communicate with management regarding any customer related problems or issues.
Knowledge, skills and qualities:« Holder of current HR driver’s licence« Understanding of company food safety program and in particular the “cold chain”« Money handling experience with high levels of accuracy« Excellent ability to build and maintain customer relationships« Good time and organisational skills« Ability to work under pressure and work autonomously« Customer focused, neat and courteous« Possess a positive attitude with good communication skills.Forward your covering letter & resume by 31st May 2013 to:Stephen Moloney – Branch Manager2-4 Ebert Street, Griffith NSW 2680 -
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Warehouse Supervisor, Rockhampton - QLD
Posted: 17/05/2013
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This opportunity will reward a responsible individual with proven leadership and decision making ability. Already familiar with the various functions in a warehouse environment, you will be able to demonstrate your understanding of achieving results and leading a team towards common objectives each day.Key Responsibilities:« Perform all administrative tasks as outlined by manager« Oversee that all orders are picked, checked and loaded by staff with high levels of accuracy« Responsible for ensuring all company vehicles are loaded as per driver requirements« Be aware of all company policies and procedures« Ensure all work is carried out under the OH&S and HACCP guidelines« To assist in the monitoring of wages and overtime budgets« To assist in ensuring warehouse understand and follow duties as described in job descriptions« Assist in the co-ordination of site operations and maintaining the day to day running of the area« Be willing to participate in extra hours and duties if and when required« Ensure housekeeping is kept up and the warehouse is in the best possible condition« To assist Branch Manager and support Stock Control efforts« Conduct regular meetings with staffKnowledge, skills and qualities:« Excellent communication and organisational skills« Excellent interpersonal and staff management skills« A good understanding of warehouse and distribution functions« A good understanding of warehouse and distribution functions« Good product knowledge« OH&S and HACCP knowledge« Able to work under pressure.Forward your covering letter and resume to:Anthony Newman – Branch ManagerPO Box 3184 Rockhampton QLD 4701
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Sales Admin Assistant, Knoxfield - VIC
Posted: 15/05/2013
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The purpose of this role is to support the daily requirements and initiatives of our sales team. The core daily functions include maintaining and updating product pricing and providing sales and pricing data information and reporting.Key Responsibilities Include:« Implementing and applying pricing methodologies« Provide support to both local and regional sales teams for customer pricing and associated order forms/price lists/presentations« Development and supply of Price, submitting orders and Contract Listings and customer based data« Maintain local and regional price lists and customer/buying groups pricing« Review incoming pricing requests« Prepare training documentation.Key Qualities Required:« Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (incl. high standards of verbal and written communication)« Intermediate to advanced Excel skills« Data and analytical ability« Ability to support an off-site team« Strong organisational and time management skills« Reliable and the ability to maintain confidentiality at all times« Ability to work in a team environment.Forward your covering letter and resume by Friday 31st May 2013 to:David Wright – Group Sales & Marketing ManagerPO Box 208 Ferntree Gully VIC 3156 -
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Customer Service/Administration, Bundberg - QLD
Posted: 10/05/2013
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This is a great opportunity in a great location involving a variety of tasks.From accounts receivable to keying customers’ orders, you will have ample opportunity to demonstrate your great PC skills, friendly phone manner and terrific organisational/admin skills. Each role will include a combination of the skills listed below.Key Responsibilities:- Process and print all necessary picking slips, invoices and customer pick up requirements
- Process any customer orders and/or enquires - following up on issues
- Advise Food Service Delivery Drivers of specific customer requirements
- Communicate all issues regarding credit, warehouse, transport and replenishment areas to ensure a high level of customer service is maintained
- Create and maintain customer relationships
- Perform all administrative, accounts receivable and banking related tasks
- Receipt Purchase Orders
- Ensure that all customer details are updated when necessary
- Ensure that all pantry sheets, telephone lists, contract pricing and other computer reports are updated and maintained.
Knowledge, skills and qualities:« Good communication and organisational skills« Good interpersonal skills« Flexible with hours when required« Willingness to take on new tasks and be multi-skilled in various roles within the office« Computer literate with knowledge of MFG / Pro« Good Product knowledge« Capable of working under pressure in a team environment« Show initiative and a positive attitudeForward your covering letter and resume by 17th May 2013 to:Brian Twidale – Branch ManagerPO Box 4339, Bundaberg South QLD 4670 -
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Quality Assurance Supervisor, Stapylton - QLD
Posted: 10/03/2013
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Maternity leave cover 4 – 7 MonthsImmediate startThis role involves managing the day-to-day operational functions within the risk area including HACCP and Quality. To deliver the Risk objectives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) set by the business for the operation.We are looking for a full-time employee, who is eager, well organized, has excellent time management skills and attention to detail with a practical approach to QA.Key Responsibilities:- Ensure all CCPs are monitored and recorded daily
- GMP is being adhered too
- Manage the microbial sampling program
- Manage training programs and maintain training records
- Coordinate, investigate and report on product quality complaints
- Ensure that non conformance reports are completed and investigated
- Coordinate external QA & HACCP audits
- Maintain the Food safety plan and supporting programmes.
- Administer the NPD procedures for the site
Knowledge, skills and qualities:« Great communication and organisational skills« Good interpersonal skills« Flexible with hours when required« Willingness to take on new tasks and be multi-skilled in various roles within the office« Well versed with banking and credit/debtor processes« Computer literate with knowledge of MFG / Pro« Good Product knowledge« Capable of working under pressure in a team environment« Show initiative and a positive attitudeForward your covering letter and resume to:Chris Moltzer – National Product development and Quality Assurance ManagerUnit 5B: 841 Mountain Highway, Bayswater VIC 5153 -
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Afternoon Shift Warehouse Supervisor, Bendigo - VIC
Posted: 08/05/2013
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Monday to Thursday: 3:30pm – 12amFriday: 11am – 5pmThis opportunity will reward a responsible individual with proven leadership and decision making ability. Already familiar with the various functions in a warehouse environment, you will be able to demonstrate your understanding of achieving operational targets as well as leading a team towards common objectives each day.Key Responsibilities:« Perform all administrative tasks as outlined by Warehouse Manager« Ensure that all orders are picked, checked and loaded by staff with high levels of accuracy« Be aware of all company policies and procedures« Ensure all work is carried out under the OH&S and HACCP guidelines« Assist in the co-ordination of site operations and maintaining the day to day running of the warehouse« Be flexible and willing to participate in extra hours and duties if and when required« Make housekeeping is a priority to keep the warehouse in the best possible condition« Assist management and support all Stock Control/Purchasing objectives« Ensure all paperwork requirements are adhered to with high levels of accuracy.Knowledge, skills and qualities:« Excellent communication and organisational skills« Excellent interpersonal and staff supervisory skills« A good understanding of warehouse and distribution functions« Good product knowledge« OH&S and HACCP knowledge« Solid time management and organisational skills« Accurate with attention to detail« Ability to work under pressure if required« Ability to develop strong relationships with the team« Flexible and reliable« HR and Forklift licence« Valid First Aid trainingForward your covering letter and resume by 22nd May 2013 toJason Bydeveldt –Branch ManagerPO Box 817 Bendigo VIC 3550 -
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Delivery Driver/Storeperson, Bendigo - VIC
Posted: 08/05/2013
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Casual positionThe main responsibilities in this role include delivering food and packaging products to cafes, restaurants, schools, clubs, and hotels (to name just a few!). In the course of your working day you will be creating and maintaining customer relationships and demonstrating your terrific organisational and time management skills. There is also the opportunity to pick customer orders in a cold storage warehouse environment.For the eligible candidate:We are offering above award wages, full entitlements and allowances to the successful candidate!We provide career opportunities, benefits and significant savings on our huge range of products as well as corporate discounts on telephone, health insurance and banking to name just a few.Knowledge, skills and qualities:« HR/MR Truck licence« Forklift licence« Good understanding of warehouse & transport operations« Customer focused and good at building interpersonal relationships« Good communication, time and organisational skills« Highly motivated, flexible with a solid work ethic and positive attitude« Able to work in a team environment as well as autonomously« Ability to deal with customer feedback« Ability to learn a broad range of products quicklyForward your covering letter and resume to:Jason Bydeveldt – Branch ManagerOpportunity ends on Wednesday 22nd May 2013 -
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Receptionist, Darwin - NT
Posted: 09/05/2013
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Kosmos Foods Wholesalers is a well established and recognised distributor of FMCG throughout the Northern Territory.Our team has an opportunity for an experienced Receptionist / Admin person with a great phone manner to join their friendly team.Key Responsibilities:« Reception« Greeting customers and visitors to the branch« Distribution of mail« Assisting the Branch Manager with general Administration and other duties as required.« Create and maintain customer relationships« Ensure that all customer details are updated when necessaryKnowledge, skills and qualities:« Good communication and organisational skills« Good interpersonal skills« Flexible with hours when required« Willingness to take on varied or new tasks within the office« Good Product knowledge« Capable of working under pressure in a team environment« Show initiative and a positive attitude« Wholesale experience an advantage.If you are an enthusiastic and positive team player, results orientated and you are ready to take the next step, then we would like to hear from you.Please send your application to Nerissa Calkin:Fax: (08) 8947 1894Post: PO Box 4578 Darwin, NT 0801Opportunity ends on 22nd May 2013 -
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Remote Communities Sales Representative, Darwin - NT
Posted: 09/05/2013
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Kosmos Foods Wholesalers is a well established and recognised distributor of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) throughout the Northern Territory.We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic performance driven Sales Person to be based in Darwin (weekly trips to remote communities). This role entails developing and implementing tactical activities to win, retain and grow business.You will have the ability to:- Develop and grow new business opportunities
- Extensively network to build the company brand
- Offer a high level of customer service.
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a great team in a stimulating and rewarding work environment. You will benefit from training, career development and all the opportunities that a successful company like Kosmos Foods offers.If you are an enthusiastic and positive team player, results orientated and you are ready to take the next step, then we would like to hear from you.Please send your application to Grant Wallace:Fax: (08) 8947 1894Post: PO Box 4578 Darwin, NT 0801Opportunity ends on 22nd May 2013 -
