General Hand

Lindsay Australia Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Milestone gift

Referral bonus

Merch discount

Novated leasing

Training support

Career development

Job summary

Lindsay Australia Limited is seeking a General Hand at our Sydney Depot to support one of the busiest depots in the country. You will help with general labouring, packaging, loading/unloading freight, and warehouse tasks in a safety-first, inclusive environment.

We value reliability, punctuality, and the ability to work independently, with strong communication and a commitment to safe work practices. This role offers career development within a growing Aus-wide business.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, packing and stocktaking.
• Experience loading/unloading trucks is required.
• Forklift licence not essential but preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labouring duties.
• Organise and move supplies, assemble bags, package folders, and cartons.
• Conduct forklift and warehouse tasks (if licensed).
• Load and unload sea and air freight shipments.
• Review product packaging to maintain quality control standards.
• Complete general site maintenance and cleaning tasks.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Stock taking

Forklift operations

Reliable & punctual

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Our Sydney Depot is seeking a hard-working General Hand to assist one of the busiest depots in the country. This position is an opportunity join our industry leading transportation company and play a key role in assisting hundreds of Australian businesses to meet their transport needs. Lindsay Transport is Australia’s largest fresh produce transporter, delivering temperature-sensitive freight to major markets and grocery distribution centres.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform general labouring duties
• Organise and move supplies, assemble bags, package folders, and cartons
• Conduct forklift and warehouse tasks (if licensed)
• Load and unload sea and air freight shipments
• Review product packaging to maintain quality control standards
• Complete general site maintenance and cleaning tasks

What You Bring

• Have warehouse and pick, packing and stocktaking experience
• Have experience loading and unloading trucks
• Have refrigeration experience (preferred not essential)
• Be reliable and punctual with good communication skills
• Be able to adhere to transport documentation
• Strong work ethic with a positive, can-do attitude
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions with minimal supervision
• A demonstrated commitment to safe work practices
• A Forklift licence is not essential but would be well regarded

What We Offer:

• Receive a Gift to celebrate your service milestones
• Get a $1500 reward for referring others to Lindsay
• Score a 40% discount on Ringers Western merch and 15% off Bridgestone Tyres
• Lease your next Vehicle pre-tax through our Novated Leasing partner
• Access to financial support to complete training & tickets
• Ongoing career development and transfer opportunities in our growing Aus-wide business
• Supportive, safety-first and inclusive workplace culture

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Lindsay Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Drive Your Career Forward with Lindsay Australia At Lindsay Australia, we're proud to connect communities whilst delivering Australia's best. As a leader in the refrigerated transport and logistics industry, our focus is simple: deliver exceptional service while supporting the people who make it all possible—our team. Across more than 60 transport and rural depots Australiawide, we offer exciting career opportunities in over 80 different roles—from local and long-distance drivers to warehouse, workshop, and office professionals. When you join Lindsay, you’re not just taking a job—you’re stepping into a team that values hard work, supports your growth, and takes pride in doing things the right way. We work hard to maintain quality equipment, well-run facilities, and a supportive and safe environment for our people. If you’re reliable, motivated, and looking to be part of a team that makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Join the team that keeps our nation moving. Join Lindsay Australia.