Dispatch Officer

Andrews Meat Industries is a leading food service meat supplier comprising three key divisions: foodservice, value added (cooked) and export. Across these divisions, the company supplies to all areas of the hospitality industry, including restaurants, cafes, hotels, clubs, and resort groups, as well as servicing a number of other market segments, including health and aged care, education, aviation, and sporting venues.

With a significant international presence, Andrews Meat Industries currently exports premium quality meat products to 25 destinations throughout Asia, North America, the Middle East and Europe.

Andrews Meat Industries is a leading food service meat supplier comprising three key divisions: foodservice, value added (cooked) and export. Across these divisions, the company supplies to all areas of the hospitality industry, including restaurants, cafes, hotels, clubs, and resort groups, as well as servicing a number of other market segments, including health and aged care, education, aviation, and sporting venues.

About the Role

Andrews Meat Industries (AMI) is currently recruiting an experienced Dispatch General Hand to join our team in a full-time capacity. We have a fleet of 35+ trucks leaving our production site mid-morning every day to deliver just-in-time goods to our valued foodservice customers. This role has been designed to help smooth out the dispatch process and alleviate pain points across the packing and transport team.

Work Hours

• 38 hours a week plus overtime when required
• Start time between 2am and 4am
• 8 hour shifts

Hours allow for school run pick-ups!

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Providing full support in the packing area to ensure deliveries go out promptly
• Escalating gaps in dispatch delays and adhere to dispatch schedules
• Ensuring dispatched goods meet all requirements including quality, timeframes and labeling
• Organising and preparing pallets for drivers to load into trucks
• Acting as a back-up delivery driver when required (mandatory)
• Assisting with picking and packing when required (mandatory)
• Working in chiller room temperatures
• Physically lifting crates of meat or boxes

About You

• Full drivers licence (a must)
• High team engagement
• Great communication skills
• Speed and accuracy (attention to detail)
• Highly organised
• Experience in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in dispatching goods

What can we offer you?

• Discounted staff meat orders and knife purchases
• Employee Assistance program (counselling)
• Retail discounts with national partners
• Wellbeing program
• Strong safety culture
• Onsite physiotherapist

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now!