We're seeking for a motivated Despatch Supervisor to join our Mackay team. This full-time role (40 hours per week, Monday–Friday) offers the best of both worlds: the chance to step up as a leader while staying hands-on with the team.
At Empire, we value work–life balance and a positive team environment – you'll be supported by great people while building your career with Australia's leading office furniture retailer.
In this busy role you will have the opportunity to work autonomously, use your efficiency, organisational and multitasking abilities to provide on time accurate delivery of a variety of furniture to a wide range of customers.
Responsibilities
* Liaise with our Despatch team and Store management to maintain efficient and effective quality control of our warehouse stock and delivery team
* Supervision of Despatch assembly and delivery staff, which will include mentoring and training of new team members and some project management during larger installation jobs
* This is a hands-on position and you will be required at times to work within the team
* Receipting, staging and loading of stock
* Assembly of office furniture. Items include task chairs, desks and storage units in both our warehouse (and on-site if required)
* Dispatch of orders to external freight suppliers.
Requirements
* Strong attention to detail
* Demonstrated experience as a Supervisor and leadership skills
* Diligent and disciplined work ethic
* Relevant warehouse experience
* Physically fit to enable heavy lifting
* A talent for "working with your hands"; technical prowess and experience with tools
* An eye for detail and quality workmanship
* Ability to assemble furniture on-site and in our warehouse
In return, you will experience
* A dynamic and positive work environment and culture
* Opportunity to engage with a wide range of corporate and domestic customers
* Competitive remuneration
* Potential to develop and progress your career within Australia\'s leading Office Furniture business.
If you are looking for a new opportunity and your skills and experience align with this role, don't delay – we await your application. Please provide your current Resume and a one-page Cover letter detailing how your skills and experience match the above role criteria and why you are the ideal candidate.
Application questions
* How many years' experience do you have as a Despatch Supervisor?
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* How many years' experience do you have in a quality control (QC) role?
* What is the maximum weight that you are comfortable and able to lift?
* Do you have experience working with logistics, freight & delivery services?
* How many years of people management experience do you have?
Empire is established in 1982 and offers over forty years' experience in the supply and installation of office furniture to businesses throughout Australia. We service many high profile corporate, government departments, local and regional business customers, and the home office market. We pride ourselves on loyal customers and our skilled and well-trained staff.
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