Magazine Keeper/Material Handler

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

We are currently searching for Orica’s next Material Handler/Magazine Keeper at our Helidon manufacturing site.

Reporting to the Warehouse & Distribution Specialist / Lead, the Material Handler/Magazine Keeper ensures the efficient and effective operations in Magazine areas to dispatch and receive finished products, detonators, and raw materials in accordance with the Australian Explosives Code for the transport of explosives by road and rail and established Safety, Health, & Environment (SHE) and Quality standards.

What you will be doing

• Ensure that picking, packing, loading, and unloading activities are conducted safely as per schedule;
• Work with Inventory Coordinators to facilitate scheduled activities;
• Monitor explosives limits within the Magazines as required by Explosives Storage Requirements;
• Complete inventory movements and transactions using handheld scanners and SAP;
• Ensure accuracy of inventory record keeping.

What you will bring

• Knowledge in Warehousing / Inventory Control / Magazine operation (Desirable);
• Ability to gain knowledge of SHE policy and regulations governing the Australian Explosives Code for the transport of explosives by road;
• Basic knowledge of ergonomics and manual handling techniques;
• Forklift licence;
• Ability to gain or have MR/HR licence;
• Exposure to SAP or similar Inventory systems is an advantage.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.