Warehouse 2IC – Afternoon Shift

Blackwoods-1; Canning; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discount card

OnePass subscription

Wesfarmers offers from partners

Career development and training

Refer-A-Friend bonus

Additional annual leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Blackwoods is seeking a Warehouse 2IC to work closely with the Team Leader, coordinating daily operations, supporting production schedules and guiding a small team in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

The role covers 2pm–10pm shifts, with responsibilities across planning, prioritisation, coaching and KPI monitoring to ensure customer expectations are met while upholding safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading small teams in warehousing/logistics environments.
• Strong planning, scheduling and prioritisation abilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day warehouse and production operations.
• Assist with planning, scheduling and prioritising work.
• Coach and support team members across shifts.
• Monitor productivity, service levels and KPIs.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders to meet customer expectations.
• Promote safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Step in to support leadership when Team Leader is away.

Skills

People leadership

Warehousing experience

Organisational skills

Customer focus

Communications

Safety minded

Systems literacy

Tools

WMS software

Job description

About the role

As the Warehouse 2IC, you'll work closely with the Team Leader to coordinate daily operations, support production schedules, and help lead a team in a fast-paced warehouse environment. From managing workflow and customer priorities to supporting team performance and continuous improvement initiatives, you'll be a trusted second-in-charge who leads by example.

This role is Afternoon shift 2pm – 10pm

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting day-to-day warehouse and production operations
• Assisting with planning, scheduling and prioritising work
• Coaching and supporting team members across shifts
• Monitoring productivity, service levels and operational KPIs
• Communicating with internal stakeholders to ensure customer expectations are met
• Promoting a strong culture of safety, teamwork and continuous improvement
• Stepping in to support leadership responsibilities when the Team Leader is away

We're looking for someone who has:

• Strong people leadership, with experience engaging and uplifting a small team
• Experience in warehousing, logistics, operations or supply chain environments
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• A customer-first mindset and ability to manage competing priorities
• General computer literacy and experience using systems such as Microsoft Excel and warehouse management platforms
• Great communication skills and a collaborative approach
• A genuine commitment to safety and team success

What's In It For You

• Exclusive Perks:Team Memberdiscount cardfor Kmart, Bunnings, Target & Officeworks,FREE One Passsubscription&Wesfarmers discountedoffersfrom over 400 retail partners
• Continuoustraining and career developmentopportunities
• Team events, celebrations,awardrecognition and prizes
• Employee Assistance Program:wellbeingsupportfor you and your immediate family-coveringcounselling, coaching, financial advice, legal guidance, nutritionalservices, & more!
• Refer-A-Friend program–earn up to $2,000 for each referral!
• Ability topurchase up to 4 weeks’ additional annual leave
• Generouspaid parental leavepolicy

As part of our recruitment process and commitment to safety, you will be required to undertake background checks (which will include a pre-employment medical assessment involving drug & alcohol testing).

Blackwoods also promotes diversity and inclusion across our workplaces and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the LGBTQI+ community and people with disabilities.

Our Story

Blackwoods is one of Australia’s leading providers of Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) products and industrial safety solutions, supporting industries including mining, manufacturing, construction, transport, logistics and government. Backed by Wesfarmers, Blackwoods offers the stability of a market leader along with strong career development and growth opportunities across the broader group.

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