Leading Hand / Dispatch (Day Shift)

BlueScope; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share program

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Learning & development

Job summary

BlueScope Distribution in Townsville, QLD, seeks a Leading Hand / Dispatch (Day Shift) to support the Operations Supervisor in coordinating daily warehouse, processing and dispatch activities. The role runs Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm, with a profit share program and wellbeing initiatives.

Responsibilities include guiding the operations team, ensuring safety, managing stock movements, and liaising with customers, transport providers and sales teams to meet on-time delivery and specifications.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a warehouse, manufacturing, distribution or similar environment.
• Current forklift licence and safe forklift operation experience.
• Crane operation competency or relevant experience.
• Experience loading, unloading, processing and storing steel, metal or similar products.
• Knowledge of MS Office, SAP, WMS or similar ERP systems.
• Strong safety focus and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities and guide the operations team.
• Promote a strong safety culture with incident reporting and safe work practices.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound stock movements, receipting and dispatch documentation.
• Safely process, pick, load, unload and store products using equipment.
• Coordinate transport providers and collaborate with customers, drivers, sales and operations teams.
• Maintain records and contribute to continuous improvement and service delivery.

Skills

Team leadership

Forklift licence

Crane operation

Warehouse operations

ERP systems

Safety focus

Tools

SAP

WMS

MS Office

Job description

BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well.We’re leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society, today and in the future. We’re proud of brands, like COLORBOND ® steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges andstadiums.

The Opportunity

BlueScope Distribution is looking for a Leading Hand /Dispatch (Day Shift) to join the teambased in Townsville, QLD. BlueScope Distribution is a single-source provider of product, processing and service solutions in steel and aluminium product. The business supports customers in a variety of industries and works with them to help deliver projects on time and to specification. BlueScope Distribution supports its customers by helping them find the freedom to do what they do best.

As Leading Hand / Dispatch (Day Shift), you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Operations Supervisor in coordinating daily warehouse, processing and dispatch activities. You will help guide the operations team, allocate work and ensure products are processed, stored and dispatched safely, accurately and on time. You will also coordinate inbound and outbound stock movements and work closely with our sales team, customers, transport providers and drivers.

This role is a full-time role working Monday-Friday, with typical working hours 7:00am - 3:30pm.Enjoy a competitive remuneration package including our profit share program (annual bonus).You will have access to various health and wellbeing initiatives including Employment Assistance Program, Employee Real Deals and on-going learning, support and training.

What Will You Do?

In this critical role you will be responsible for:

• support the Operations Supervisor in coordinating daily activities, allocating work and guiding the operations team
• promote a strong safety culture, including incident reporting, load restraint compliance and safe work practices
• coordinate inbound and outbound stock movements, including receipting, load allocation, dispatch documentation and customer collections
• safely process, pick, load, unload and store products using manufacturing equipment, forklifts and cranes
• coordinate transport providers and work closely with customers, drivers, sales and operations teams
• maintain accurate records and contribute to continuous improvement, service delivery and operational performance

More About You

We are on the lookout for a dedicated team player who has the following:

• experience influencing or leading a team within a warehouse, manufacturing, distribution or similar operational environment
• a current forklift licence and demonstrated experience operating a forklift safely
• crane operational competency or relevant experience
• experience loading, unloading, processing and storing steel, metal or similar products
• knowledge and experience of MS Office, SAP, WMS or similar ERP systems
• a strong safety focus, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities

Why BlueScope

As we’re creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope gives you opportunities to innovate, learn and grow with the business, supported by inclusive leadership and a positive, passionate team. At BlueScope, you’ll:

• Learn and develop as you grow. With opportunities tobuild skills specificto your role andaspirations,our lifelong learningculturewill support your future career pathways.
• Create innovative solutions. Seek better, smarter ways to solve problems, create sustainable solutions and make things happen.
• Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other’s safety and wellbeing.
• Deliver work that matters. Every action you take matters in delivering for our customers and strengthening communities for the future. We value what you do.

At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and welcome people of all backgrounds, skills, experiences and perspectives. We encourage Women and First Nations people to apply. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal.

Bring your energy and make your mark, as, together, we drive Our Purpose: “We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future.”

Come and discover us at www.bluescope.com/auscareers

Join us, creating strength for the future.

Applications close Sunday 11 October 2026