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A Warehouse Leading Hand performs a supervisory role at a warehouse or storage facility. You might give instructions to other staff members and ensure operations are running effectively. Warehouse Leading Hands receive orders and check stock levels. You’ll process and package goods and get them ready for shipping.
Warehouse Leading Hands should have good communication skills and display leadership qualities. It’s important that you’re organised and can manage your time well. Warehouse Leading Hands may have to manage several tasks at one time and prioritise duties during busy times.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Warehouse Leading Hand.
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Level-up your career in supply chain operations with the TLI40321 Certificate IV in Supply Chain Operations. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to oversee a supply chain operation and allows you to choose specialist elective units that support your career interest areas. Choose from: logistics, purchasing and procurement, transport scheduling, or warehousing. The course covers: transport chain of responsibility, fatigue management procedures, risk management, team leadership, workplace safety, supplier relationships, administration skills, and more. Enquire now for the full list of specialist electives (and their availability), career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 18 months.
In Australia, a full time Warehouse Leading Hand generally earns $1,250 per week ($65,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This industry has experienced strong growth in employment numbers over the last five years. There are currently 16,700 people working in this area in Australia and many of them specialise as a Warehouse Leading Hand. Warehouse Leading Hands may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re planning a career as a Warehouse Leading Hand, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Warehousing Operations. You’ll develop your administrative, technical and leadership skills with topics including workplace safety procedures, monitoring stock levels, consolidating freight and scheduling transport.
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Here are some potential career pathways within warehousing. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Warehousing
Freight Handler
$960 weekly pay
Pick Packer
Storeperson
Warehouse Assistant
Warehouse Operator
Inventory Controller
$1,250 weekly pay
Inventory Planner
Supply Planner
$1,442 weekly pay
Warehouse Leading Hand
Warehouse Manager
$1,340 weekly pay
Warehouse Supervisor
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