Yard Hand

Metcash; Queanbeyan-Palerang; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Mitre 10 Queanbeyan is hiring for a full-time Trade Yard role. You will work 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, handling goods, loading trucks, stocking, and assisting tradies with fast, friendly service.

The role requires a current forklift licence, strong teamwork, and a can-do attitude. Previous supervisory experience is desirable and timber/hardware knowledge is a plus. Join our Mitre 10 team and contribute to top-notch yard operations.

Qualifications

• A current forklift licence is essential.
• Reliable team player with a proactive work attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with timber/hardware is beneficial.
• Attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Supervisory experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process goods and credits; manage invoices.
• Load and unload trucks with timber and building materials.
• Keep stock organised and ensure accurate deliveries.
• Assist tradies in the yard and sort orders quickly.
• Pick and pack orders for delivery.
• Replenish stock and maintain yard cleanliness and safety.
• Prioritise safety and customer service daily.

Skills

Forklift licence

Strong work ethic

Great communication

Team-first mindset

Timber knowledge

Detail-oriented

Supervisory experience

Job description

Are you someone who thrives in a hands-on environment and loves being part of a team that gets the job done?

Hudson Mitre 10 Queanbeyan is on the lookout for a reliable, energetic team player to join our Trade Yard team.

This is a full-time role working 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys physical work, variety in their day, and helping tradies and builders get what they need – fast! You'll hold a current forklift licence and will be doing everything from picking and packing orders, shelfing stock, loading trucks, to keeping the yard in top shape and delivering top-notch service to our trade customers.

What you will be doing:

• Receiving incoming goods, processing invoices, and organising credits
• Loading and unloading trucks with timber and building materials
• Keeping stock organised and ensuring deliveries are accurate
• Helping tradies in the yard and getting their orders sorted quickly and efficiently
• Picking and packing orders for delivery
• Replenishing stock and keeping the yard clean and safe
• Putting safety and customer service front and centre every day

What you will bring:

• A current forklift licence - essential
• A strong work ethic and a can-do attitude
• Great communication skills and a team-first mindset
• Timber and hardware knowledge is handy, but we'll teach you if you're keen to learn
• A sharp eye for detail and a sense of urgency
• Previous supervisory experience is desirable

About Us

For over 50 years Mitre 10 has been the local and independent hardware store to thousands of Australians. Our focus is on people, performance and providing great customer outcomes by working together and building partnerships.

Our Hudson Trade Centre is the home of quality hardware and expert advice, proudly servicing builders, tradies and home renovators across the nation. Our vision is to grow and strengthen our business by investing in our people and developing strong partnerships with our customers and our vendors.

If you feel you have what it takes to join us and build your career, we want to hear from you!