The Role
We are on the search for a Store Person/Forklift Operator who is a proactive and safety minded individual eager to join our small warehouse team in our Perth Distribution Centre located at Maddington.
The standard hours are 6.00am – 2.00pm + OT as required.
About Us
Makita Corporation was founded in 1915 as an electric motor sales and repair company who in 1958 became the first company in Japan to manufacture electric planers. Now, over 100 years on we have a reputation as the world leading manufacturer of power tool products for the Building & Construction, Power Garden and Commercial Cleaning industries.
Reporting to the WA Site Supervisor, key responsibilities include:
- RF order picking.
- Order packing and despatch.
- Loading/unloading trucks and containers.
- General forklift duties, using High Reach and Counterbalance forklift.
- Shipment put away.
- Stocktake.
- General warehouse task such as cleaning.
- Exceptional awareness of safety in the workplace.
About You:
- Previous experience working in a warehouse environment.
- RF picking experience is desirable.
- Current valid Forklift Licence.
- Clear and concise communication skills.
- High attention to detail and able to work autonomously
- Minimum one (1) year High Reach Forklift experience.
- Must be reliable, committed and have a good work ethic.
- Physically fit as there is manual handling involved.
Recruitment, Selection and Privacy policy
Selected candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment process entailing interviews, background/reference checks and a medical which includes a drug and alcohol test.
All personal information received by us from you or about you will be stored, used, and disclosed by us in accordance with our privacy policy, a copy of which can be found at www.makita.com.au/Company/privacy-policy.
In line with Makita (Australia) Pty Ltd’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all current and prospective employees are required to hold the necessary vaccination certificates or alternatively have a medical exemption. In order to commence employment with Makita (Australia) Pty Ltd, an individual must provide evidence of their vaccination status or exemption prior to commencing employment.
How to apply
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Applications for this position may close on or before 15 March 2024.
Please be aware when applying for this role that only candidates who can demonstrate the skills & experience pertinent to this role will be contacted.
To all recruitment agencies: Makita does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our job’s alias, Makita employees or any other company location. Makita is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.