Warehouse Assistant

Branch Rocklea
- Tenure Full Time
- Closing December 16, 2024

**The role**:
Due to continued growth Taipan is seeking a proactive and motivated Warehouse Assistant to join our team. If you are looking for a new challenge and understand the power of great teamwork, then this is the position for you

**Who we are**:
At Taipan, we specialise in the supply of hydraulic components to the industrial hydraulics and mining industry throughout Australia.

Our commitment to our work force, customer service, great products and competitive pricing is a powerful combination in outperforming the competition. Our story traces back over 30 years, and throughout that time we have worked together to cultivate culture, instill our values, and support the ongoing development of our team and organisation.

Taipan is 100% Australian owned and operated, and we truly believe that people are the driving force behind any successful business. That is why we are focused on finding friendly, hardworking and ambitious team members and offering them a workplace where they can truly thrive and feel supported. Our goal is to build a team of enthusiastic experts who love working at Taipan and can add that something extra to create a customer base of raving fans.

**Why should you join the Taipan team?**

There are awesome benefits to working at Taipan We live and breathe our values, which creates a fantastic company culture and a great place to work. We even have a ‘Dream Manager’ on our team, to help our team members recognise and reach their own personal and professional goals. She has helped six of our team to build or own their first home The support and opportunities at Taipan are endless for those willing to ‘dream big’.

Some of the highlights of working with us include:

- Free onsite parking.
- Monday to Friday, no weekend work.
- Competitive salary.
- Regular team social events and celebrations.
- Plenty of opportunities to upskill.
- A role with room for growth and advancement.
- A fun, supportive team environment across all departments.
- An inclusive and diverse workplace culture focused on personal wellbeing and teamwork.
- A stable and successful business with a bright future.

We also have a dedicated Training Team to ensure you have all the skills you need to succeed at Taipan and beyond. We always aim to promote from within, so wherever you start, you can have an exciting career path ahead of you, if you really embrace our values and dedicate yourself. Whether you’re a manager or out on the warehouse floor, your role will make a difference. Bring your expertise and join our driven team today.

**This role involves**:

- Pick & Pack customer orders with greatest efficiency
- Load and unload vehicles
- Answer telephone and deal with enquiries where required
- Operate forklift truck
- Stock take when required
- Report on stock levels and product availability
- Quality control goods in and out
- Co-ordinate with Warehouse Manager on staff, orders and other tasks
- Assemble and test hoses in accordance with customer specification
- Liaise with transport/courier services
- Monitor and report on own activity
- Perform additional tasks as and when required
- Comply with Occupational Health & Safety Regulations, acting in the best interests of safety at all times
- Awareness of personal limitations
- Other duties as required or requested by Branch Manager

**To be successful you’ll need some or all of the following**:

- Be coachable
- Hose and fittings product knowledge or similar desirable but not necessary
- Good with hands and tools
- Physically fit as there is heavy lifting involved
- An eye for detail
- Pride in doing things properly
- Awareness of personal limitations
- Occupational Health and Safety regulations compliance, acting in the best interests of safety at all times.
- Valid full driver’s license
- Valid fork lift license or the motivation to get one
- Information and communication technology (ICT) literate

**Interested?**
- Applications for this position close December 16, 2024_