Warehouse Assistant- Consumables

**Who are we?**

Milwaukee Tools is an industry leader in the manufacture of cordless & electric power tools, accessories and hand tools and are part of the global organisation Techtronic Industries (TTi) who are renowned for their manufacture of quality brands such as Ryobi, AEG, Vax and many more. We as a group pride ourselves on an unrelenting strategic focus on powerful brands, innovative products and exceptional people. Our culture is centred around improving the lives of our users, something that not only drives our product development but underpins everything we do.

We are committed to ensuring our people have a great experience at Milwaukee, so in addition to an exciting and challenging role we also provide a range of great employee benefits including

**Discounts & Perks**: Generous discounts on company products.

**Personal Development**: Access to professional development programs.

**Health & Wellbeing**: Paid Parental Leave and Employee Assistance Program.

**Social**: Recognition programs and social events to celebrate our team's achievements

**About The Opportunity**

We have a newly created full time permanent opportunity at our 76,000 square metre DC at Melbourne Airport, Tullamarine on Day Shift 7am to 3.06pm assisting our dynamic **Automation** team.

The main purpose of this busy, hands-on role will be to ensure the smooth operation of our newly implemented Schaefer Automation system through the accurate replenishment and troubleshooting of all associated consumables. Your previous organisation skills and ability to work under pressure to keep automation rolling will be put to the test

**Reporting to the Warehouse Team Manager of Automation your day to day will include**:

- Carry out regular stock counts for all automation-related consumables
- Identify and investigate any discrepancies between physical stock and system records
- Monitor stock levels and reorder, setting and continuously improving threshold levels based on usage trends and consumption rates to ensure no stoppages
- Coordinating with internal teams to ensure PO’s have been raised in a timely manner
- Continuously seek ways to improve stock control, purchasing efficiencies and workflow processes as they relate to Warehouse Automation consumables.
- Physical maintenance of Warehouse Automation consumables, including replenishing boxes when machine is low, load and replacing lids, replace labels when rolls are empty and refilling glue reservoirs/tanks safely.
- Basic troubleshooting of automated equipment related to consumable usage (e.g. label applicators, glue dispensers).
- Dispose of used packaging materials in line with waste management procedures
- Maintain a safe working environment

**About YOU**

You have ideally worked in a fast-paced large DC environment, and you have an energetic, positive outlook and can work well to deadlines.

**In addition, you have the following skills/attributes**:

- Experience working in a FMCG environment desirable
- Experience with automation systems: i.e. GTP desirable (Goods To Person), CUBY, ASRS (Automated Stock Retrieval System)
- Comfortable working at heights and in restricted workspaces
- Proven Intermediate PC skills
- Excellent time management, organisational and planning skills; ability to prioritise workload
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proven communication and interpersonal skills to all levels
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and work independently

**If the above resonates with you and you are excited at the prospect of joining a successful and fast growth organisation, working with a supportive, friendly team then please APPLY NOW