Warehouse and Logistics Lead Rorys School Lunches Salisbury, SA, AUJob DescriptionOwn the Morning Dispatch - Keep the Warehouse MovingRory's Group is seeking a practical, hands-on Warehouse & Logistics Lead to coordinate our daily warehouse, loading, dispatch and driver activity from our Cavan operationThis is a working-lead role for someone who likes being on the floor, keeping people organised and making sure the critical morning dispatch window runs smoothly.
Our driver and loading activity is concentrated during school-service weeks, with much quieter school-holiday periods used for warehouse organisation, maintenance coordination and operational improvementWhy Join Rory's?
Monday to Friday operation with a strong day-shift focusTake ownership of the critical school-term loading and dispatch windowLead a small warehouse and driver team while remaining hands-onWork in a stable South Australian family business with more than 23 years of historyUse quieter school-holiday periods for warehouse organisation, fleet checks, maintenance coordination and process improvementAbout the RoleThe Warehouse & Logistics Lead is a practical working-lead role responsible for keeping Rory's day-to-day warehouse and delivery operation organised, ready and reliable.
The role has concentrated responsibility during school terms when loading, dispatch and driver activity is at its busiestThis is not a senior logistics management position.
The successful person will be hands-on in the warehouse, coordinate the morning loading and dispatch window, give clear direction to drivers and warehouse team members, resolve routine issues and escalates material risks earlyDuring school-holiday and lower-volume periods, the role remains productive through warehouse organisation, stock and equipment checks, fleet and maintenance coordination, cleaning, documentation,



process improvement and other practical operational supportKey ResponsibilitiesPrepare the warehouse for the day and ensure priority orders, equipment and loading areas are ready before dispatch activity beginsCoordinate warehouse team members during the critical loading and dispatch period and provide clear practical directionWork hands-on with picking, packing, loading, staging and general warehouse tasks when requiredKeep the warehouse clean, organised, safe and operationally readyCoordinate daily loading and dispatch so school, catering and other deliveries leave complete and on timeConfirm drivers understand runs, priorities, changes and special delivery requirementsRespond to routine delivery issues and escalates customer-impacting or material problems promptlyMaintain visibility of missed items, late departures, route problems and return-to-base issuesComplete or coordinate routine vehicle, refrigeration and equipment checksArrange approved servicing, repairs and maintenance and keep records currentEnsure vehicles are presented safely, cleanly and ready for useEscalate significant vehicle, refrigeration or safety issues before they affect serviceSupport accurate receipt, storage, rotation and movement of stock and operating suppliesMaintain practical warehouse controls, labels, storage locations and daily checklistsIdentify stock discrepancies, damaged goods or recurring process issues and report them earlyUse quieter periods to reset storage areas,



complete cleaning and improve warehouse layout and organisationMaintain simple checklists, vehicle records, run information, incident notes and warehouse documentationUpdate agreed systems and trackers accurately and on timeIdentify practical improvements to make loading, dispatch, driver communication and warehouse work more reliableSupport cross-training so key daily tasks can continue during leave or absenceFollow workplace health and safety, food handling, cold-chain and company procedures relevant to the rolePromote secure manual handling, loading, vehicle and warehouse practicesMaintain respectful communication and a calm, accountable working environmentReport incidents, hazards and near misses promptly and support corrective actionAbout YouPractical warehouse, store person, distribution or logistics experienceConfidence coordinating a small team and giving clear day-to-day directionExperience with loading, dispatch, delivery runs and basic warehouse controlsCurrent Australian driver licence and a safe driving recordGood organisation, communication and problem-solving skillsComfort working hands-on rather than supervising from an officeAbility to use basic digital systems, checklists and communication toolsHighly RegardedExperience in food distribution, catering, cold-chain or school-service logisticsBe able to drive manual vehiclesForklift licence or relevant materials-handling experienceExperience coordinating light commercial vehicle servicing or refrigeration issuesWorking with Children Check and RRHAN-EC where required for school-related activitiesAbout Rory's Group AustraliaRory's Group Australia is a family-owned South Australian business delivering school canteen and food services across South Australia for more than 23 years.
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📌 Warehouse And Logistics Lead (Adelaide)
🏢 Rorys School Lunches
📍 Adelaide