Afternoon Shift 2IC – Steel Warehouse

Direct Steel Traders; Silverdale; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Afternoon shift hours 2:00pm–10:00pm

Hands-on leadership development

Supportive team environment

Ongoing training and development

Full-time employment

Shift loading included in rate

Job summary

Direct Steel Traders in Silverdale NSW is seeking an Afternoon Shift 2IC to lead the warehouse team and support the Shift Supervisor in safe, efficient operations. You will coordinate daily warehouse tasks, mentor staff, and help ensure orders are picked, packed and dispatched on time while upholding WHS standards.

You should bring warehouse or steel industry experience, a forklift licence, and ideally a truck licence, with strong communication and teamwork to guide the team on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse, storeperson or steel industry experience.
• Current forklift licence.
• Current truck licence (highly regarded).
• Experience operating overhead cranes.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to guide, motivate and support other team members.
• Proactive approach to workplace safety and productivity.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads.
• Willingness to get involved and work alongside the team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily warehouse operations with the Afternoon Shift Supervisor.
• Mentor and develop staff, leading by example.
• Promote safe work practices and WHS compliance.
• Pick, pack and prepare steel orders for dispatch.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts safely.
• Load and unload trucks and assist with deliveries.
• Assist with steel cutting and saw operations as required.
• Monitor progress, prioritise tasks and communicate with supervisors to meet deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe warehouse environment.
• Assist with supervising the shift when required.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Warehouse experience

Tools

Forklift licence

Truck licence

Overhead cranes

Job description

Full-Time | Afternoon Shift | 2:00pm – 10:00pm

Afternoon Shift 2IC – Steel Warehouse

Direct Steel Traders | Silverdale NSW

Full-Time | Afternoon Shift | 2:00pm – 10:00pm

About Us

Direct Steel Traders is a well-established steel distribution business based in Silverdale, NSW. We pride ourselves on providing quality steel products, reliable service and a safe, supportive working environment for our team.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Afternoon Shift 2IC (Second in Charge) to join our warehouse team.

This is a hands‑on leadership role suited to someone who enjoys working alongside their team, leading by example and supporting the Shift Supervisor in keeping daily operations running safely and efficiently.

About the Role

Working closely with the Afternoon Shift Supervisor, you will assist with coordinating warehouse operations, supporting and mentoring staff, maintaining safety standards and ensuring orders are completed accurately and on time.

You will be actively involved in day-to-day warehouse duties while helping provide direction and support to the team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Shift Supervisor with daily warehouse operations and workflow.
• Leading by example and assisting with the training, mentoring and development of staff.
• Promoting safe work practices and ensuring WHS procedures are followed.
• Picking, packing and preparing steel orders for dispatch.
• Operating overhead cranes and forklifts to safely move and load steel products.
• Loading and unloading trucks and assisting with deliveries and dispatch.
• Assisting with steel cutting and saw operations where required.
• Monitoring job progress, prioritising tasks and communicating with supervisors to meet deadlines.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe warehouse environment.
• Assisting with supervising the shift when required.

About You

We are looking for someone who is reliable, safety-focused and confident working in a busy warehouse environment.

To be successful, you will ideally have:

• Previous warehouse, storeperson or steel industry experience.
• A current forklift licence.
• A current truck licence (highly regarded).
• Experience operating overhead cranes.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to guide, motivate and support other team members.
• A proactive approach to workplace safety and productivity.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads.
• A willingness to get involved and work alongside the team.

Highly regarded:

• Previous experience in the steel industry or steel distribution.
• Experience operating steel cutting saws or processing equipment.
• Previous experience as a 2IC, team leader or supervisor.
• Experience loading and unloading steel trucks.

Previous leadership experience is an advantage, but we are also happy to consider an experienced warehouse operator who is ready to take the next step into a leadership role.

What We Offer

• Full-time, stable employment with an established local business.
• Afternoon shift hours: 2:00pm – 10:00pm.
• Afternoon shift loading- included in advertised rate.
• A hands-on role with opportunities to develop your leadership skills.
• A supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development.