Who are we?

Southern Design Group (SDG) is one of Australia's leading suppliers of architectural hardware products, with a unique portfolio to suit a variety of styles and budgets. This portfolio is supported by an excellent sales and distribution network, an ambitious and innovative product development focus, and a consumer-focused marketing team.

We are a rapidly growing family-owned global business and for over 40 years, we have had a long history of retaining dedicated and experienced staff who reflect our strong values of respect, passion, and responsibility.

SDG is the parent company of three architectural hardware brands sold in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States:

Tradco (tradco.com.au)

Iver (iver-life.com/au/)

Bankston (bankston.com/au/)

We have over 90 employees across Australia and New Zealand and foster an innovative, results focused, and flexible work environment. Our company vision is to offer the best consumer experience in the architectural hardware industry. We have a long history of retaining dedicated and experienced staff who reflect our strong values.

Respectful, I thrive in a diverse workplace, treat others with fairness and respect and expect the same in return.

Passionate, I am self-motivated, solutions focused and believe passion and innovation should be recognized.

Responsible, I consider the social and environmental impacts of business and strive to reduce those impacts.

Adaptable, I embrace change, continuously seek improvement, and remain open to new ideas and opportunities for growth.

About the Role

As part of one of the most integral teams in a fast growing business, as an Operations Team member, you will be directly involved in carrying out the operations required to receive shipments, assemble products and dispatch orders. At any given point, you would be involved with either our Production, Receiving or Dispatch teams.

The key objective of this role is to ensure timeliness, efficiency and cost effectiveness are achieved.

Duties & Responsibilities

In-house assembly and packaging activities according to company procedures.

Compliance with processes and certifications.

Conduct basic quality checks.

Store goods appropriately and conduct periodic stock checks.

Storing and packing of goods in accordance with procedures.

Receiving of goods and unloading shipments according to company procedures.

Check all deliveries received against the delivery docket upon receipt.

Ensure details on invoices match correctly to the purchase order.

Move stock to designated areas within a timely manner.

Remove and dispose of excess packaging and waste materials.

Manual strapping and packing.

Restocking product bins.

Safe use of box-cutters and other non-powered hand tools.

Safely use appropriate lifting equipment to move materials from warehouses according to instructions.

Picking and packing activities.

Undertaking pallet and carton activities to resupply as required.

Barcode labelling activities.

Use of packaging materials and packing according to company procedures.

Cooperating with daily courier activities.

Assembly activities as required.

Management of waste materials.

Liaise with other departments to provide warehouse information as requested.

Other ad-hoc warehouse duties.

Company based responsibilities:

Maintain company work hours and comply with work starting and finishing times.

Comply with safe work practices, with the intent of avoiding injury to themselves and others and damage to plant and equipment.

Comply with all company policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

Comply with all safety activities and reporting requirements.

Report all known or observed hazards to their manager or supervisor.

Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization.

Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and co-workers.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential

Ability to lift – 16kg capacity

Stand for an extended period

Mechanical aptitude

Strong quality and attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Willingness to learn

Strong quality focus and problem-solving capability

Strong and effective communication skills

Ability to take initiative

Positive attitude

Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse and team environment

Basic computer skills and experience, including Outlook, Excel, and NetSuite

Ability to use lifting equipment and non-powered hand tools

Forklift truck license

Desirable

Experience in a similar role

EWP license

Experience in the architectural hardware market

Experience with NetSuite

If this sounds like you, then click Apply now with your Cover Letter and CV.

Alternatively, if you have any questions please contact [email protected]