Leading Hand Storeperson

About The Role
We're looking for a dependable and hands-on
Leading Hand - Storeperson
to support the afternoon shift at our busy
Cairns Steel Centre
. This is a great opportunity to step into a team leadership role and be part of a growing branch within a well-established Australian business.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll work closely with the Day Shift Supervisor to ensure orders are picked, loaded, and ready for dispatch. You'll lead by example, help coordinate the team, and keep things running safely and efficiently.

What's On Offer

• $40–$41 per hour (including shift allowance), with paid overtime available
• Afternoon shift: 3pm – 11pm
• Free onsite parking
• Career development and training opportunities
• Supportive team culture in a growing branch
• Join a leading Australian steel manufacturer

Key Responsibilities

• Support and guide the afternoon shift team
• Ensure safe and accurate picking and loading of orders
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Work closely with other supervisors to meet daily targets

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing environment
• A positive, team-focused attitude and willingness to lead by example
• A valid C Class driver's licence
• A current forklift licence (preferred)

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career in a supportive and hands-on environment.

Key Benefits
Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to InfraBuild employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site.

• Employee Benefits Program: Employee Added Extras (EAE), our Employee Benefits Program, provides discounts for you and your friends and family on gift cards, shopping, groceries, home products, car rentals, holidays, recreation and more
• Recruitment referral awards: $1500 is awarded to eligible employees for referring friends or family to an open role if the candidate is successful.
• Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.

About Us
For over 60 years, the Tonkin Steel team has succeeded in understanding the needs of the industry and provided steel for projects of all sizes. Tonkin Steel is the steel distributor for a wide range of processed and unprocessed steel products in North Queensland.

Tonkin Steel is a brand of InfraBuild, Australia's leading integrated steel manufacturing, distribution and recycling business, making steel using our electric arc furnaces. InfraBuild provides solutions for commercial and residential construction, large scale and nation-building infrastructure as well as our primary producers and rural sectors. With ambitions to be carbon neutral by 2030, each day we help build futures through sustainable steel.

Why work here?
We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

• Work with a greater purpose: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.
• Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You'll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond.
• Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You'll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

It is our ambition at InfraBuild to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.

Agencies should note that unsolicited resumes will not be accepted to this position, and GFG will not pay any fees related to resumes that are submitted directly to hiring managers and not through our approved processes.

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