Store Person

Role overview

We are seeking a Store Person to join the Powell Industrial branch in Paget, Queensland. This full-time, Monday-to-Friday position sits within the operations team and supports the smooth movement of industrial products so customers receive their orders efficiently.

The role is hands-on and contributes to serving a wide range of industries across Australia. It involves branch-level store support, customer contact, stock handling, and local delivery assistance.

What’s on offer

• Pay is aligned to the market, with bonus opportunities and annual salary reviews.
• There are clear opportunities to grow your career within the business and the broader network.
• Supportive employment benefits may include retail discounts, bonus incentives, recognition programs, supplied uniforms, parental leave top-up, and access to wellbeing and employee assistance support.
• Employees may be eligible for one Good to Give Leave Day each calendar year, on top of standard leave, to take part in volunteering.
• This is a permanent, full-time role operating Monday to Friday.

Key responsibilities

You will help keep the branch running efficiently by supporting daily store activity, managing stock movement, and assisting customers and internal teams.

• Support everyday branch operations to ensure the store runs effectively.
• Handle customer enquiries by phone and email, including questions about products, pricing, orders, stock availability, delivery status, and accounts.
• Work closely with other departments to maintain a high standard of service.
• Operate forklifts and other machinery to move goods safely.
• Assist with inventory control and stock management tasks.
• Help with local deliveries to customers when required.
• Prepare customer orders for dispatch, receive incoming goods, and store them correctly in line with procedures.
• Carry out physical manual handling and heavy lifting as part of the role.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in customer service, warehousing, or a similar environment is preferred.
• A current driver’s licence is required.
• A forklift licence is an advantage, but not essential.
• You should be committed to safety and to keeping the workplace tidy and well organised.
• Strong communication skills and a professional telephone manner are important.
• You need a practical, customer-focused approach with good problem-solving ability.
• Experience in industrial hose, hydraulics, or a related industrial field would be beneficial.

About the business

Powell is part of Motion Fluid Power Solutions and supplies hydraulic and industrial hose and fittings, hydraulic hardware solutions, and pneumatic products. The business supports sectors such as mining, waste management, transport, oil and gas, manufacturing, construction, and agriculture.

The company places strong value on relationships, continuous improvement, and sustainable growth, with ongoing investment in people, systems, processes, and new opportunities.

Eligibility

To apply, you must be an Australian citizen or hold Australian permanent residency.

Application notes

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The employer also welcomes future interest through its talent community and email alerts for new openings.

Equal opportunity statement

The employer is committed to fair hiring and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, colour, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions are based on ability, achievement, experience, conduct, and other legitimate business reasons.