Slades is a fully Australian, family-owned beverage manufacturer with roots going back to the late 1850s, and one of the largest privately owned manufacturers in Victoria. From a 12,000 m² production site and warehouse in Thomastown, we make and bottle our own brands, run contract packaging for other drink companies. Our range spans spring water, oat milks and sparkling drinks, including Cottonwood Springs, Just Water, and Minor Figures.

About the role

We're hiring a Warehouse Assistant to keep finished goods, raw materials and packaging moving accurately between our production lines, warehouse and customers' trucks. You'll be hands‑on every shift: picking, packing, loading and checking stock in a fast‑paced food and beverage environment.

Key responsibilities

Pick, pack and assemble customer orders accurately against pick slips or scanner tasks

Receive inbound deliveries of raw materials, ingredients and packaging; check quantities and condition against paperwork

Load and unload trucks and containers, including export containers, safely and to the load plan

Move finished goods from production lines to storage, and supply lines with materials and packaging as needed

Wrap, label and secure pallets so they arrive undamaged





Rotate stock using FIFO/FEFO and keep batch and best‑before records traceable

Take part in stock counts and report discrepancies, damages or short‑dated product

Keep aisles, racking and docks clean, transparent and compliant with food safety and hygiene standards

Follow WHS procedures and report hazards, incidents and near‑misses

Support the team with general warehouse duties as directed

About you

Previous experience in a warehouse, distribution center or manufacturing site

Positive attention to detail when picking and checking stock

Physically fit and comfortable with repetitive lifting, standing and working in a busy environment

A strong safety mindset and willingness to follow procedures

Reliable, punctual and able to work the required shifts

Full working rights in Australia

Overtime and penalty rates in line with the applicable award or agreement

Stable work with a long-established, family-owned Australian manufacturer

On-the-job training, and room to grow into forklift, leading hand or supervisory roles

PPE and uniform supplied

On-site parking in Thomastown

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📌 Warehouse Assistant (Melbourne)
🏢 Slades Beverages
📍 Melbourne