Dry Goods Leading Hand

Chandler Macleod Group; Griffith; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Full-time hours

Permanent opportunities

Job summary

Chandler Macleod Group is recruiting a Dry Goods Leading Hand to support operations at Baiada’s processing plant. Immediate start and full-time hours with a pathway to permanent employment.

The role focuses on leading the Dry Goods team, ensuring stock is managed efficiently, and maintaining safety and process standards in a high-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse, production, or manufacturing environment.
• Good computer skills and confidence using systems for stock/admin tasks.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to safety and following workplace procedures.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting the Dry Goods team to ensure daily operations run smoothly.
• Allocating tasks and providing guidance to team members.
• Ensuring stock is available, rotated correctly, and stored in the correct locations.
• Monitoring stock levels and assisting with stock control activities.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised work area.
• Following company policies, procedures, and WHS requirements.
• Communicating effectively with Supervisors and other departments.
• Assisting with training, coaching, and supporting team members.

Skills

Team leadership

Stock control

Safety compliance

Communication

Tools

Warehouse systems

Job description

Chandler Macleod is seeking a reliable and hardworking Dry goods leading hand to support operations at Baiada’s processing plant.

• Immediate start | Full-time hours
• Opportunity to transition to permanent

Chandler Macleod is seeking a reliable and hardworking Dry goods leading hand to support operations at Baiada’s processing plant.

• Immediate start | Full-time hours
• $35.02 + Allowances & penalties
• Opportunity to transition to permanent

About the client

Passionate about producing premium quality poultry products through the Lilydale Free Range and Steggles brands, our client Baiada have been bringing Australian families together at the dinner table since 1919.

Delivering fresh poultry to local retailers and value-adding products to Quick Service Restaurants and food service customers, Baiada are leading the way in the industry through innovation and setting high standards around process and efficiency, delivering millions of high-quality products every year.

About the role

As a Dry Goods Leading Hand, you will play a key role in supporting the daily operation of the Dry Goods area and leading the team to meet production and operational requirements. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supporting the Dry Goods team to ensure daily operations run smoothly
• Allocating tasks and providing guidance to team members
• Ensuring stock is available, rotated correctly, and stored in the correct locations
• Monitoring stock levels and assisting with stock control activities
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised work area
• Following company policies, procedures, and WHS requirements
• Communicating effectively with Supervisors and other departments
• Assisting with training, coaching, and supporting team members

About you

You’re a proactive and hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and leads by example. You’ll bring:

• Experience in a warehouse, production, or manufacturing environment (advantageous)
• Good computer skills and confidence using systems for stock/admin tasks
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and lead othersStrong attention to detail
• Commitment to safety and following workplace procedures