The role: Would your ideal day at work involve shopping and forklifts? If so, Mackay Regional Council (MRC) has the job for you MRC currently stocks approximately 3000 items and has capacity to stock another 3000 items if required – that's a lot of shopping MRC’s Warehouse Trainee will learn the day-to-day operations of a Warehouse where you’ll get to pick and pack orders, liaise with internal customers and external suppliers, and maintain stock supplies. Timeframe: This is a 2-year traineeship. What you will need to succeed: "An active planner and problem-solver. "Interest in working in a large warehouse facility and learning about stock management, logistics and delivery services. "Good verbal communication skills with internal and external customers. "You're a team player, with the ability to learn from, and grow positive relationships with others. "Successful completion of Year 10 is desirable, but not required. Benefits: "Get paid while studying for a formal qualification "9 day fortnight "Choice of 4 or 5 weeks annual leave "Employee Assistance Program "Employee health and wellbeing initiatives "Active social clubs Shortlisted applicants must be available for interviews from 27 November – 30 November 2023. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a pre-employment Medical and Drug and Alcohol test as part of the onboarding process. For more information: Call Amie Stibbards-Swan on 1300 622 529 Interested? Instructions for applying – Please provide a resume and cover letter. The cover letter must detail: 1."What has attracted you to the Warehouse Traineeship position at MRC? 2."Why are you interested in a career in Warehousing? Applications close: Thursday, 19 October 2023 We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to all opportunities available. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises the unique contributions and perspectives of our employees, working together to deliver extraordinary results. Location: Work Type: Temporary Full Time