Storeperson
Coolabah Turf

Coolabah Turf have an exciting opportunity for a student to undertake a Work Placement as a Storeperson/Yardman. The Work Placement program includes on the job training, mentoring, industry skills and an opportunity to learn the operational tasks involved in day-to-day operations in a busy workshop and warehouse . This exciting opportunity will head towards a Certificate III in Logistics

Coolabah Turf is a highly respected, innovative, industry leader servicing a state wide market. Our Coolabah brand is synonymous with best-practice operations, exceptional product quality, and outstanding customer care. Coolabah Turf is a family owned values driven organisation, which operates under a corporate management structure and provides full-time employment to 40 plus staff.

Skills You Might Learn

Students can attain a broad range of skills while on work placement. These may include valuable general employability skills such as:
Communication
Teamwork
Problem solving
Initiative and enterprise
Planning and organising
Self-management
Learning
Technology

Students may also attain vital industry specific skills which will relate to their studies such as:
Hands-on practical experience
Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals
Working in real-life scenarios and environments
Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation and business
Liaising and working with colleagues, bosses, customers/clients and suppliers

Typical Tasks & Duties

This is a varied role and students will gain experience in unpacking goods, repackaging and returning items, using software involved in stocktaking and inventory management, as well as general labouring and cleaning duties. The student will also have an opportunity to learn workplace communication, safe work practices and how to cooperate effectively as part of a skilled local team. Duties may include:
General stock handling duties
Assist with basic workshop duties
Use of basic tools and software relevant to trade
Picking orders, preparing orders for pick up or delivery

Student Requirements

A genuine interest in transport and warehousing is ideal. The student will be willing to learn new skills and take pride in tasks undertaken. The employer values good communication skills, teamwork, punctuality and initiative.

Dress Requirements

Clean, neat and tidy appearance with closed toe leather shoes (steel capped required when working in a warehouse), minimal jewellery, long hair tied back.

Special Transport Requirements

Student to make own transport arrangements

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• TLI32416 - Certificate III in Logistics
• VCE0000001 - VCE (including VCE Vocational Major)
• VCE20116 - Industry & Enterprise