Warehouse 2IC

Navia – Melbourne Warehouse • Melbourne Airport, Victoria 3045, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • 3+ years warehouse/distribution experience, including 1–2 years supervising a team.
  • Current forklift (LF) licence; high-reach/order-picker licence highly regarded.
  • Solid WMS/ERP exposure (SAP, Pronto, Manhattan or similar) and confident Excel skills.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Pay Rate

$90,000 AUD – $95,000 AUD (Annum)

Description

Navia is a fast-growing, fully integrated freight and logistics company spanning sea, air, customs and 3PL and we’re looking for a hands-on Warehouse 2IC to help drive our Melbourne Distribution Centre.

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, you’ll step up as the senior operational leader on the floor – supervising team leaders, pickers/packers and forklift operators, keeping receiving, picking, packing and dispatch running smoothly, and deputising for the Warehouse Manager when they’re away.

What you’ll bring:

  • 3+ years’ warehouse/distribution experience, with 1-2 years supervising a team
  • Current forklift (LF) licence high-reach/order-picker highly regarded
  • Solid WMS/ERP exposure (SAP, Pronto, Manhattan or similar) plus confident Excel skills
  • Strong WHS knowledge and a genuine safety-first mindset
  • The ability to lead a diverse shift-based team, prioritise under pressure and hit tight deadlines
  • Physically capable of lifting and moving stock safely, in line with manual handling procedures and workplace safety requirements.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Rostering, coaching and performance-managing your team
  • Driving order accuracy, on-time dispatch and inventory accuracy targets
  • Running cycle counts, resolving discrepancies and optimising slotting
  • Championing safety, compliance and continuous improvement

Hours: Shifts fall between 7am–6pm Mon-Fri, with occasional weekend work depending on contracts coming through.

A great chance to show us what you’ve got: as part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be invited to a trial shift on-site. A fantastic opportunity to experience the team and floor firsthand, meet your future colleagues, and show us exactly why you’re the right fit.

Why Navia?

  • KPI Bonus incentive scheme
  • Employee referral program
  • Parking and cooking facilities onsite and much more!

How to Apply

Submit your application via the apply button to be taken to our application process. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Company Overview

Founded in Melbourne in 2003, Navia Freight is a fully integrated freight forwarding and logistics company with a global footprint spanning nine offices across Australia, the US, New Zealand and Malaysia. We specialise in sea freight, air freight, customs clearance and 3PL – underpinned by our own technology platform, Navia Hub, and a team with genuine on-the-ground expertise. We’re guided by four values: innovation, transparency, performance and partnership. If you’re looking for a business where experience is valued and careers can grow, we’d love to hear from you.

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