Warehouse Coordinator – Casual to Permanent Career Path

Usha Food Imports Pty Ltd
Location: Adelaide, South Australia
Employment: Casual with pathway to permanent full-time
Pay: From $28 per hour + superannuation

Usha Food Imports is an established importer and distributor of ethnic food products in Australia. We are looking for a hands-on, organised and responsible Warehouse Coordinator who can take ownership of day-to-day warehouse operations and help lead our warehouse and delivery team.

This is not just a general warehouse worker position. We are looking for someone with the potential to develop into a warehouse managerial role as the business continues to grow.

For the right person who demonstrates robust performance, commitment and leadership capability, there may be a pathway from casual employment to a permanent full-time position and potential future immigration sponsorship for an eligible managerial position, subject to business requirements, performance and applicable Australian immigration requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Supervise and coordinate warehouse staff and delivery drivers
- Allocate daily tasks and ensure work is completed efficiently
- Plan and coordinate daily customer delivery runs
- Coordinate incoming containers and container unloading
- Manage receiving, put-away, picking, packing and dispatch
- Maintain accurate inventory and stock locations
- Organise storage bays and maximise warehouse space
- Monitor stock movements and assist with stocktakes
- Coordinate customer orders with the sales and logistics teams
- Perform and supervise forklift operations
- Ensure orders are picked and dispatched accurately and on time
- Maintain warehouse cleanliness, organisation and safety
- Assist with Quarantine Approved Premises requirements and compliance
- Maintain relevant warehouse and compliance records
- Support data entry and inventory-system processing
- Identify operational problems and take responsibility for resolving them
- Train and support warehouse staff in correct procedures
- Report operational issues and priorities to management





Skills & Experience Required

We are particularly looking for candidates with a combination of warehouse experience, leadership ability and computer skills.

Essential / Highly Preferred Skills:

- Previous warehouse, logistics, distribution or inventory experience
- Experience coordinating or supervising warehouse staff
- Strong understanding of receiving, picking, packing and dispatch processes
- Good inventory and stock-control knowledge
- Ability to organise warehouse locations and storage efficiently
- Ability to plan workloads and prioritise urgent orders
- Good computer and data-entry skills
- Experience using inventory, warehouse or ERP software
- Ability to coordinate delivery drivers and delivery schedules
- Good attention to detail, particularly with quantities, SKUs and paperwork
- Strong communication and team-management skills
- Ability to work independently and take responsibility for daily operations
- Practical problem-solving skills
- Physically capable of working in an active warehouse environment

Highly Regarded

- Forklift licence and practical forklift experience
- Experience in FMCG, food distribution, wholesale or import businesses
- Experience with inventory software
- Experience with stocktakes and inventory reconciliation
- Experience coordinating container unloading
- Knowledge of food warehouse hygiene and compliance requirements
- Experience working within a Quarantine Approved Premises or similar regulated warehouse environment
- Experience training or supervising warehouse staff and drivers
- MR truck licence or delivery-driving experience

Who We Are Looking For

The right person will be:

- Reliable and punctual
- Hands-on rather than purely office-based
- Organised and systematic




- Comfortable supervising people
- Confident using computers and inventory systems
- Able to communicate clearly with warehouse staff, drivers, sales and management
- Safety and compliance focused
- Willing to learn and take on increasing responsibility
- Interested in building a long-term career in warehouse and logistics management

We particularly value someone who sees a problem and takes ownership of getting it resolved rather than waiting to be told what to do.

What We Offer

- Competitive pay from $28/hour + superannuation
- Casual position with a performance-based pathway to permanent full time employment
- Genuine opportunity for progression towards a warehouse managerial position
- Training and accreditation, including Quarantine Approved Premises procedures, forklift operations and inventory software
- Staff discounts on ethnic food brands
- Supportive working environment
- Modern warehouse facilities
- Free onsite parking
- Chance to grow with an established Australian food importing and distribution business
- For a suitable long-term employee, potential future immigration sponsorship for an eligible managerial position, subject to performance, business needs, visa eligibility and Australian immigration requirements

How to Apply

Please apply through Indeed with your current resume.

In your application, please briefly mention:

- Your previous warehouse or logistics experience
- Any experience supervising or coordinating staff
- Inventory/warehouse software you have used
- Whether you hold a current forklift licence
- Whether you hold an Australian driver's licence or MR licence
- Your current work rights in Australia
- Your availability to start

Candidates looking for a long-term opportunity with genuine career progression are encouraged to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Casual

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38.0 – 45.0 per week

Benefits:

- Employee discount
- Free food

Application Question(s):

- Do you speak Hindi ?

Work Location: In person

📌 Warehouse Supervisor (Adelaide)
🏢 Usha Food Imports
📍 Adelaide