Warehouse Team Leader

**ACE Recycling Group Pty Ltd (ACE)** is a 100% Australian-owned company established in 2014, with headquarters in Sydney and operational facilities in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. We specialise in sustainable recycling and management of electronic waste, batteries, solar panels, and plastics, providing comprehensive, professional services to meet a wide range of customer needs.

ACE is a leading recycler in Australia. We are accredited under The National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme (NTCRS) and are fully certified to ISO 9001/14001/45001, AS/NZS 5377, and R2v3 standards, ensuring our operations meet the highest levels of quality, environmental responsibility, and industry best practices.

**Position overview**

We’re looking for a hands-on **Recycling Production Team Lead (2IC)** to support daily activities at our Carole Park recycling facility. In this 2IC role, you’ll assist the Facility Supervisor with coordinating shifts, guiding team members, and overseeing the sorting, dismantling, and recycling lines. You’ll also be involved in general labour tasks, forklift operations, and other duties as needed. This role provides a great opportunity for **career progression into a future Supervisor role**. If you have a mechanical background, machine operation experience and are eager to develop your leadership skills, this is the perfect stepping stone for your career growth.

**Key Duties**:

- Support the Facility Supervisor in planning workloads, organising shifts, and assigning tasks across the E-Waste Warehouse sorting, dismantling, and recycling line teams.
- Assist with daily checklists for the production team, including inwards/outwards goods, warehouse, and vehicle checklists, along with general admin duties.
- Safely operate forklifts to move, stack, and weigh materials as needed; record weights and carry out tasks as instructed by supervisors.
- Guide the team, monitor productivity, and maintain accurate production records.
- Inspect sorting cages and component purity to ensure quality standards are met.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and production manuals.
- Monitor and assist in training new staff.
- Communicate professionally with team members and provide on-the-job support.
- Conduct regular safety and hazard checks to promote a safe work environment.

**Requirements**:

- Minimum Certificate IV or higher in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (Diploma or Bachelor’s preferred).
- Full Australian work rights
- Valid forklift licence
- Valid full driver’s licence.

**Skills & Experience**:

- Strong mechanical knowledge, including maintenance and machinery troubleshooting.
- Proven experience in team leadership, task coordination, and warehouse operations (especially in e-waste).
- Skilled in operating forklifts, hand tools, and other warehouse equipment.
- Sound understanding of safety practices, particularly with hazardous materials.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to track production, maintain records, and train/evaluate team members.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong team focus.

Pay: Up to $65,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplementary Pay:

- Bonus
- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates
- Performance bonus

Application Question(s):

- Do you have personal vehicle to commute to work? (the closes bus station is 2.5 km away)
- If you are a visa holder, please indicate your visa subclass and expiry date.
- What is your expected salary?

**Education**:

- Certificate I - IV (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driver Licence (preferred)
- Forklift Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person