Material Handler

Material Handler (GTO EA

Location:
Wacol, QLD, AU, 4076
Position Type:Professional- Transport is at the core of modern society.

Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

What you will do
Primary Purpose

The Primary purpose of this position is to undertake dispatch and warehousing activities to ensure that all incoming materials are stored, picked, transported and available for use by the production department as required.

Key Responsibilities

• To follow the directions of the Warehouse Team Leader(s) and / or Supervisor.
• Operate a forklift to load, move or transport stock within the warehouse and production areas
• Pick Orders using an Order picking forklift
• Unload Shipping containers using a forklift
• Manually pick parts and load trolleys for transport to production.
• Use a hoist/ crane to move heavy items.
• To transport picked stock to the Production facility using tow buggies/ forklifts etc.
• Operate a computer to check orders, stock availability, missing parts etc
• General Housekeeping within the warehouse
• A Storeperson may also take on additional voluntary roles within the team e.g Team Safety Volunteer, Team Quality Representative etc.
• Other general Warehousing duties as determined by the Team Leader and/or Supervisor.

Behavioural Requirements

• To comply with the site EBA, Relevant Award(s) and all company policies and procedures.
• To participate in onsite training & development activities relevant to the position.
• To assess manual handling risks and identify suitable control measures (e.g two person lift or use of lifting equipment) and monitor the ongoing effectiveness of the controls.
• To work in a safe way, ensuring personal safety & that of fellow workers.
• To wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment designated by the company policies
• To ensure housekeeping (5S) procedures are followed at all times.
• To liaise effectively with other team members and other teams as required.
• To treat all employees with respect & dignity in accordance with the company code of conduct
• To report and action any safety and environmental incidents with the Team Leader(s).
• To ensure compliance with VCVA's Environmental Policy, Workplace Health & Safety requirements, and in general take any reasonable steps and precautions to protect or minimise harm to the workplace, its employees, and the environment

Risk Management and Compliance

• Manage risk and compliance in area, including ongoing identification of material risks
• Monitor and ensure adequate risk management and compliance processes are in place

Who are you?
Qualifications & Experience
Educational Qualifications

• Current licence as per job role allocation (LF and LO)
• Certificate III Warehouse & Distribution (Transport & Storage) preferred but not essential

Business skills & attributes

• Basic numeracy/ literacy skills
• Basic computer skills and/or a willingness to learn
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions & procedures
• Experience within a Warehouse/ Despatch environment including order picking (preferred)
• Experience in the manufacturing and/or heavy vehicle industry an advantage
  Who we are and what we believe in
  Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group's manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group's customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a stateoftheart industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we one of the largest industrial organizations in the world stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge.

Would you like to join us?
Job Category:

Supply Chain & Logistics
Organization:
Group Trucks Operations
Travel Required:No Travel Required
Requisition ID:6914
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Do we share the same aspirations?

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed.

Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world's most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance an

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