Facility Logistics Operator - Magazine Keeper

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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.

Our Mt Isa Depot is a hub for manufacturing, storing and distributing explosive materials for our large long term mining clients in the Central Queensland region.   The Facility Logistics Operator is responsible for assisting in the management all aspects of warehousing, storage, manufacturing and distribution of all explosive products and materials, including loading/unloading and transporting products to mine sites. 

The role will operate on a Monday to Friday, 5/2 roster.  Candidates must reside in Mount Isa.

The position provides a future opportunity to transition into both the Open Cut and Underground mining sectors across Australia, offering valuable experience within the mining industry.

• Receiving and dispatching stock into the magazine from weekly deliveries. This responsibility includes operating a forklift, positioning pallets with a pallet trolley, and manually handling unpacking deliveries.
• Organizing and consolidating weekly shipments onto pallets for delivery to customer sites. This duty entails physically handling the manual labour of picking weekly deliveries onto pallets for distribution.
• Operate all fixed and mobile plant machinery used to mix, package and distribute our products.
• AMEX Plant Manufacturing will also be a significant part of the role to maintain consistent stock and supply of necessary explosives: including product selection, plant setup, and cleanup. This responsibility includes operating telescopic handling equipment and manually handling 20kg bags.
• Loading and unloading delivery trucks operating a Forklift.
• Transporting Orica products to customer sites, including deliveries to underground locations.
• Compiling delivery dockets and inputting stock information into Orica's SAP system.

• Firstly and most importantly, you share our core value of ‘Safety is our priority, Always’;
• A current QSEC card or the ability to obtain one;
• A current HR licence;
• A Forklift licence and experience operating within a warehouse setting would be highly regarded;
• Ability to do one or two nights per month on overnight trips;
• Ability to learn to drive underground;
• A clean police record and the ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening.

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.