Woolworths

Pallet Controller 

• Melbourne based role, either Truganina or Mulgrave
• Ensure 100% compliance with pallet control procedures
• Responsible for driving 100% compliance with pallet control procedures and managing the end-to-end lifecycle of pallet movements.

  
  

Endless possibilities with Woolworths Group

We’re a proud part of the Woolworths Group – 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ 

Here you’ll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

What you’ll do

This role is essential in ensuring the integrity of our equipment movements and can be based in either Mulgrave or Truganina. Reporting to the VIC ULD Team Leader, you will be responsible for driving 100% compliance with pallet control procedures and managing the end-to-end lifecycle of pallet movements.

• Manage Data Accuracy: Reconcile daily, weekly, and monthly ULD movements and transactions between distribution centres, vendors, and carriers.
• Maintain System Integrity: Import data into, and ensure the accuracy of, the 2IC equipment control system and its database.
• Drive Compliance: Maintain 100% account compliance by performing daily checks and ensuring adherence to written procedures for equipment movement.
• Troubleshoot and Resolve: Address all unprocessed movements and proactively investigate repeated instances of incorrect or rejected transactions to implement permanent solutions.
• Mitigate Loss: Investigate thoroughly and collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate pallet loss and reduce hire charges and exposure.
• Audit and Stocktake: Audit the recording of equipment movements from various sources and coordinate/participate in monthly and quarterly ULD stocktakes.
• Stakeholder Support: Troubleshoot queries and equipment movement exceptions on time and accurately, maintaining effective relationships with internal and external partners.

What you’ll bring

• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in a Pallet Controller position, specifically performing end-to-end pallet control.
• Technical Skills: At least 1 year of direct experience utilising the 2IC equipment control system.
• Operational Expertise: Proven ability in raising pallet transfers, reconciling invoices, and driving process improvements.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional focus on quality and accuracy, with high-speed data entry and analysis reporting skills.
• Problem Solving: An analytical approach with a proven ability to investigate discrepancies and provide solution-oriented outcomes.
• Communication: Excellent people skills for frequent interaction with internal operations teams and external trade partners.
• Professionalism: A commitment to accountability, collaboration, and influence.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.

Platinum Tier Employer - Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ+ inclusion

Employer of Choice for Gender Equality - Workplace Gender Equality Agency.

Our Talent Acquisition team is taking a break over the festive season, so please expect a delay in our response to your application.