Senior Leading Hand - Distribution

Norco Co-operative Limited; Darkwood; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Norco is seeking an experienced Senior Leading Hand Distribution Employee to provide frontline leadership within our cold room distribution operation at Raleigh. In this Full-time position, you will coordinate daily warehouse activities, support shift performance, maintain safety standards and ensure orders are picked, loaded and dispatched accurately and on time.

You will act as a key link between team members and supervisors while leading by example on the warehouse floor.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience in a warehouse, logistics or distribution environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience supervising or mentoring team members.
• Hold a current forklift license and have strong forklift operating skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality and operational excellence.
• Ability to coordinate workloads, prioritise tasks and meet production deadlines.
• Experience using SAP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with warehouse systems and accurate documentation.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily warehouse activities and ensure on-time order picking, loading and dispatch.
• Support shift performance and maintain safety standards on the floor.
• Act as a link between team members and supervisors and lead by example.

Skills

Leadership experience

Forklift license

Safety and quality focus

Workload coordination

Strong communication

Problem solving

Shift flexibility

Documentation accuracy

Tools

SAP

Job description

About Us

Norco is Australia’s oldest and largest dairy co-operative, with 130 years of hands-on experience in Australian dairy and agriculture. Proudly 100% Australian farmer-owned, we’re built from the ground up by the people who work the land. With two key arms -

Norco is Australia’s oldest and largest dairy co-operative, with 130 years of hands-on experience in Australian dairy and agriculture. Proudly 100% Australian farmer-owned, we’re built from the ground up by the people who work the land. With two key arms - DairyFoods and AgriSolutions, we are here to back our communities and customers every step of the way, staying true to our roots and committed to growing together.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Leading Hand Distribution Employee to provide frontline leadership within our cold room distribution operation at Raleigh.

In this Full-time position, you will be responsible for coordinating daily warehouse activities, supporting shift performance, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring orders are picked, loaded and dispatched accurately and on time.

You will act as a key link between team members and supervisors while leading by example on the warehouse floor.

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You

• Have previous experience in a warehouse, logistics or distribution environment
• Demonstrated leadership experience supervising or mentoring team members
• Hold a current forklift license and have strong forklift operating skills
• Have a strong commitment to safety, quality and operational excellence
• Can coordinate workloads, prioritise tasks and meet production deadlines
• Have previous experience using SAP systems in a manufacturing environment
• Are confident using warehouse systems and completing documentation accurately
• Have excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Can work rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays as required
• Display behaviours aligned with Norco values: Authenticity, Agility, Diversity and Connection

If successful, you will be required to complete a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Lead a supportive and experienced distribution team
• Join a secure Australian-owned organisation with a strong future
• Competitive remuneration and applicable shift penalties
• Ongoing training, development and leadership growth opportunities
• Be part of a workplace that genuinely values safety, teamwork and continuous improvement

Be part of something bigger, where your leadership supports Aussie farmers, customers and communities every day.

At Norco, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce to create better outcomes for all