Warehouse 2IC – Hands-On, Growth Path

ABCO Products, Inc.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing-style bonus potential

Growth pathway to warehouse management

Job summary

Abco Products in Park Ridge, Brisbane, is seeking a hands-on Warehouse 2IC to run the day-to-day operations under the Warehouse Manager. You’ll lead the floor team across receiving, picking, packing, dispatch and inventory, and cover the site when the Manager is away.

This hands-on role offers a clear path to warehouse management. You’ll handle forklifts, stock checks, cycle counts and occasional deliveries, with emphasis on safety, organisation and reliable teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience leading, supervising or training others (desirable).
• Familiarity with inventory or warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Confidence planning, prioritising and making decisions when running the site.
• Great communication skills and good computer skills.
• Good physical fitness and ability to perform manual handling tasks.
• Current forklift licence (essential).
• Current driver’s licence and access to own car (essential).
• Willingness to complete Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, Medical/Physical Check and drug and alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Lead the warehouse team on the floor, allocate tasks and set priorities daily.
• Model safe work practices and ensure WHS compliance.
• Receive, put away, pick, pack and dispatch goods accurately.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks, wrap pallets and load delivery vehicles.
• Coordinate stock checks and cycle counts; investigate discrepancies.
• Keep WMS records accurate and up to date.
• Identify improvements to layout, processes and systems.
• Assist with deliveries in 1–2 tonne vans if required (car licence)

Skills

Leadership experience

Inventory/WMS familiarity

Planning and decision making

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Forklift licence

Driver’s licence

Background checks

Job description

Abco Products in Park Ridge, Brisbane, is seeking a hands-on Warehouse 2IC to run the day-to-day operations under the Warehouse Manager. You’ll lead the floor team across receiving, picking, packing, dispatch and inventory, and cover the site when the Manager is away.

This hands-on role offers a clear path to warehouse management. You’ll handle forklifts, stock checks, cycle counts and occasional deliveries, with emphasis on safety, organisation and reliable teamwork.