Overview
Dock Supervisor / Leading Hand Jobs in Innisfail, Queensland, Australia at Lindsay Australia Ltd
Title: Dock Supervisor / Leading Hand
Company: Lindsay Australia Ltd
Location: Innisfail, Queensland, Australia
About The Company
Lindsay Transport is Australia’s largest fresh produce transporter, delivering temperature-sensitive freight to major markets and grocery distribution centres. We’re part of the Lindsay Group, a national leader in transport and logistics, connecting regional communities with key markets across Australia
The Role
We are looking for a Dock Supervisor / Leading Hand for our Innisfail depot.
This role will see you supervising a team up to 5 and you will be responsible for the efficient and smooth management of our warehouse cross dock operations.
A dayshift position commencing 8.30am Monday – Friday with optional weekend shifts.
Primary Duties Of The Role Include
Supervision of dock personnel activities across the dock both inwards & outbound.
Assisting with the receiving, storing, staging, and loading of all stock in & out.
Ensure correct loading & unloading techniques are performed to protect product from damage.
Ensure all loading & unloading is in accordance with COR requirements & legislation.
Delivering effective communications to employees (toolbox talks, training, team meetings)
Manual loading and unloading as required.
Demonstrating safe work practices and maintain a safe working environment.
Lead staff hands on and by example.
Performing stock takes as required.
Primarily working with dry, fresh, refrigerated and frozen freight
About You
To be successful for this role applicant must have:
Prior experience in a similar supervisory role ideally in a docking / warehouse environment.
Current & valid Forklift licence
Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to manage staff effectively.
Prior experience with loading and unloading of freight, ideally perishable goods.
Excellent planning & organisational skills with good attention to detail
Inventory management.
Flexibility, resilience with the ability to work with ever changing priorities.
Solid computer skills
Well-developed communication skills
To be successful for this role applicants must:
Pass a Commercial Drivers Health Assessment including drug and alcohol test
Lindsay Australia operates with a culture of honesty and openness.
What We Offer
Career development opportunities in a growing organisation.
A family-oriented company culture that values safety, support, and inclusivity.
Recognition and rewards for key service milestones.
Employee referral and retention bonus programs.
Salary packaging options, including novated leases.
Discounts with partners such as Qantas, Ringers Western, Bridgestone Tyres, and more.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Lindsay Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
