Warehouse Operatives

Alliance Distribution Services (ADS) is a leading book distribution company in Australia & New Zealand, providing comprehensive distribution services, and exceptional customer service to our client publishers and their bookselling customers. ADS is fully owned and operated by Hachette Australia.

We are looking for Warehouse Operatives to join our busy warehouse team on a Casual Contract, beginning in June 2026. You will work together with our excellent warehouse teams in an array of duties to deliver the best possible distribution outcomes.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Multiskilled warehouse work, including picking and packing, inventory, returns processing and additional warehouse tasks.
• Monday to Friday
• We are currently looking to strengthen our AM shift (6.30 AM – 2.45 PM).
• New team members will be trained with all the required skills to perform well in the role.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS

• Positive attitude and good communication skills.
• Great attention to detail.
• Ability to take instructions and then execute task independently.
• Can work well as part of a team.

Desirable but not essential:

• Previous pick, pack or warehouse experience
• RF scanner experience
• Previous experience with inventory related tasks
• LF or LO licence

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

At ADS, our people are our greatest assets, and our benefits reflect this. The role will be a casual position but with a very competitive salary, a great team environment in a clean, safe and efficient warehouse. Exposure to many facets of warehouse operations, up to 50% off book purchases, free flu immunisation and annual skin checks. Mental health support and awareness with free counselling, a great location close to transportation and much more!

APPLICATIONS

If you’re ready for the next step in your career and to join our experienced ADS team, then please submit your resume and a cover letter which outlines your suitability by COB 29th June 2026. Please note, due to the large volume of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

OUR COMMITMENT

ADS employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.