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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Under the Security Services Industry Award 2020, the minimum hourly rate for a Grade 1 Security Officer is AU$26.40 as of 1 July 2026 for full-time employees working 38 ordinary hours per week. Casual employees receive a 25% loading on top of this rate. Overtime after 38 hours is paid at 150% of the base rate.
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Yes, the Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) allows you to work in any job including security guard for up to 6 months with one employer as of 2026. You must meet health and character requirements and apply online via ImmiAccount with fees starting at AU$635. Security work requires a state-issued license separately.
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You must submit proof of identity (passport or birth certificate), completed training certificate (CPP20218), national police check, and proof of competency in English as of 2026. Application fees range from AU$100 to AU$400 depending on the state. Fingerprints may be required for the check costing AU$50.
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