Overview
Kitroom Assistant Jobs in Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia at Smartways Logistics
Title: Kitroom Assistant
Company: Smartways Logistics
Location: Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
At Smartways, every shipment and every order matters because lives depend on it. As a leader in healthcare logistics, we handle critical surgical kits and life-saving equipment with the highest level of care and accuracy. We are proud to be the first 100% carbon-neutral healthcare logistics company in Australasia, and we’re passionate about making a positive impact – on our customers, our communities, and our team.
We are seeking a Kitroom Associate who has exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to getting things right the first time, every time. In this role, precision is key – you’ll ensure that surgical kits are complete, correctly packaged, and ready for time-critical delivery to hospitals and clinics.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Order Processing: Accurately process incoming and outgoing customer orders, ensuring all documentation and system entries are completed in line with company standards.
- Surgical Kit Management: Verify and confirm checklists for surgical kits, ensuring all items are present, complete, and in suitable condition for use.
- Packaging: Prepare and pack kits and equipment using appropriate temperature-controlled packaging materials to comply with healthcare regulations and product integrity.
- Inventory Control: Conduct routine and ad-hoc cycle counts to maintain stock accuracy and assist with inventory reconciliation.
- Compliance & Documentation: Maintain accurate records in line with regulatory and audit requirements; report any discrepancies or issues to the Kitroom Supervisor.
- Health & Safety: Ensure all kitroom operations are carried out in a clean, safe, and compliant working environment.
- Communication: Collaborate with internal teams including logistics, customer service, and clinical departments to ensure seamless order fulfillment and issue resolution.
Experience & Skills You’ll Bring To The Role
Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, or healthcare setting (preferably in a regulated environment).
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Comfortable working with temperature-sensitive products and packaging requirements.
- Ability to lift and move medical kits and equipment as required.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent communication skills and a team-focused attitude.
- Competency in using IT systems, data entry, inventory management systems, and basic office software (Word, Excel, etc.).
