Casual Picker / Packer

Casual Picker / Packer


Company
Drakes Supermarkets
Location
Mawson Lakes, South Australia, Australia
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
1054 days ago
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Job Description
South Australia - It's Fresh Produce SAAustralia's leading independent retailerMust be available to work from 2amOwn reliable transport and Forklift license is preferredDrakes Supermarkets is a retail industry success story. A family owned and operated private company, we are Australia's largest independently-owned supermarket chain. Due to our unprecedented growth, we have expanded our business beyond supermarket retailing and now also ventured into fruit and veg wholesaling.It's Fresh Produce, Drakes fruit and veg wholesaler based at the Adelaide Produce Markets in Pooraka, allows the company to take total control of the supply of quality fruit and veg to our stores.Working as a part of an energetic team, in a fast paced environment, duties will include:Maintaining WHS practicesPicking/Packing fruit and veg produce boxes (experience in similar environment preferred)Lifting and moving boxesLoading produce onto trucks with forkliftsIf this sounds like you, Apply Now!

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Quick answers about Packing Jobs

Q What is the minimum hourly rate for casual packing jobs in Australian warehouses in 2026?
As of 1 July 2026, the national minimum wage is AU$25.65 per hour under the Fair Work Act. Casual packing workers under the Storage Services and Wholesale Award receive an additional 25% loading, totalling AU$32.06 per hour. Penalty rates apply at 150% on Saturdays and 200% on Sundays.
Q What visa is required for international job seekers to work in packing jobs in Australia in 2026?
The Working Holiday visa (subclass 417 or 462) allows holders aged 18-30 (or 35 for some countries) to work in packing jobs for up to 6 months per employer. The application fee is AU$635, and processing takes 4-6 weeks. No skills assessment is needed for unskilled packing roles.
Q Do I need prior experience or qualifications to start a packing job in Australia with no background?
Packing jobs are classified as entry-level under most awards, requiring no formal education, certificates, or experience. Applicants must be at least 15 years old and physically fit for lifting up to 20kg. On-the-job training is provided within the first week.
Q What documents do I need to apply and commence a packing job in Australia?
Required documents include a current resume, Tax File Number (TFN), proof of right to work (visa or citizenship), and superannuation fund details for 12% employer contributions from 1 July 2026. Background checks are not mandatory unless handling valuables. Submit via employer portals or in-person interviews.
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