We've been proudly bringing joy to tables and smiles to faces with the delicious food we've been crafting for over 100 years.
A large part of our strong growth and success is because we're always looking for new ways to do things and thinking about how we can create a better, more sustainable future world together.
Our success as an industry leader in providing deliciously good food means we can continue to invest in our future as we work towards becoming Australia and New Zealand's first choice for poultry.
Job Description
Your opportunity to join our team
Inghams Distribution Centre is a state of the art, purpose-built facility based in Truganina. We are seeking a keen, passionate and experienced Despatch Team Leader to join us on:
* Day shift (5:00am - 1:00pm)
* Tuesday to Saturday
In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for leading a team of experienced high reach forklift Operators in our chiller, to ensure smooth operations, efficiency, and adherence to quality and safety standards.
Please note: This role involves working in a cold environment, and a forklift license is essential with high reach experience.
Responsibilities include
* Lead and develop the distribution/warehousing team to meet performance goals
* Report on operations and assist with general work planning
* Establish and uphold safety standards, implementing corrective actions as needed
* Execute site plans, track performance, and allocate resources effectively
* Work closely with your Supervisor to manage food safety, quality, and compliance risks
* Assist with GMP, Housekeeping, and audit standards
You will bring to this role
* Experience in a high-volume manufacturing or warehousing environment in a Team Leader position
* Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG (highly regarded)
* Ability to work in a cold environment
* High reach forklift operation experience (essential)
* Proven communication and leadership skills to motivate and guide a team
* A continuous improvement mindset, driving both people and process efficiencies
* A passion for training and developing team capability
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and warehouse planning/operations
* Knowledge of GMP compliance and stock/inventory management
* Immediate start
* Uniforms provided & cleaned by the company
* Onsite parking
* Great employee benefits, including product and travel discounts
* Great job security with an ASX-listed and stable company
* The health, safety, and wellbeing of our people is our highest priority
* Fast-paced and team-focused environment
* Consistent weekly hours
We're looking for people who arecurious, caring, courageous and committed to join us. People who want to contribute their best work every single dayand continue delivering delicious food that's Always Good.