Warehouse Operator

Even if you haven’t heard of Energy Queensland (EQL) you might know our operational brands - Energex, Ergon Energy Network, Ergon Energy Retail and Yurika. As a group, we are growing rapidly and as part of the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan (QEJP), actively helping to advance the energy transition towards net zero.

About the role

As a Warehouse Operator at Energy Queensland (Rockhampton), you’ll be working in a high performing team of 14 staff and reporting to the Warehouse Manager.

Your day will consist of processing inbound and outbound orders, requiring the pick, pack and labelling of materials both at receipt, right through to dispatch.

You’ll be safely using tools, operating plant and equipment, including but not limited to forklifts, powered mobile plant, pallet wrappers and cable winding machines, to ensure warehouse functions and maintenance duties are performed in accordance with safe work procedures.

You’ll be undertaking monthly safety audits, reporting hazards in the corporate systems, as well as, ensuring records and documentation relating to stock control and supply levels are entered into the corporate data systems in a timely manner.

You will communicate with field crew members, third party suppliers, external customers and Yurika regarding materials and transportation of various supply products and equipment.

You’ll also be recycling and scrapping of redundant materials retuned from the field including dismantling testing and draining of transformer oil (including PCB contaminated oil), and other contaminated and hazardous waste products.

The remuneration for your new role is from $77K plus 12.75% superannuation for a 9-day fortnight.

Benefits of joining our team

It’s an exciting time to join us and to be involved in the energy sector, so consider us for your next career move, where you will experience:

· Secure employment backed by a strong collective agreement, with yearly EBA increases.
· Strong superannuation of 12.75% and the ability to earn more with salary sacrifice co- contributions.
· Opportunities for skills and career advancement with access to ongoing training and leadership programs and capacity to build and grow your skills.
· Healthy work life balance on a 9-day fortnight roster, more time for you.
· A chance to give back with a paid employee volunteering program allowing our employees to support communities across QLD.
· Support and guidance with access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and a mentoring program for professional support and guidance.
· A Safety-First culture, the safety of our people, customers & communities is a core priority.
· Reward and recognition with an internal reward and recognition program that includes an annual celebration of excellence.
· Diversity and Inclusion where all employees can contribute towards multiple diversity and inclusion initiatives across our business.
· Need wheels? Salary sacrifice options available for novated leases for personal use.

About you

You have worked in a Warehouse Operator role previously and hold a ‘C’ class drivers’ licence and forklift ticket at a minimum.

You have a thorough understanding of material handling, storage and warehousing methods. As well as, heavy vehicle combinations, including operating requirements, load restraint and loading/unloading exclusion zones.

You’ll have good communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team with strong computer skills in data entry, with experience in the processing of documentation. This will help support the team in meeting business deliverables.

Your understanding of workplace health and safety policies, electrical safety regulations, Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), Chain of Responsibility Law (CoR), Load Restraint Guidelines and Supply works practices will be beneficial to your ability to hit the ground running in this role.

It would be great if you have a heavy vehicle (HV) licence and/or loading crane & front-end loader ticket.

About us

Energy Queensland is the group of electricity distribution, retail, and energy services businesses 100% owned by the state of Queensland. We deliver electricity across Queensland through our ‘poles and wires’ businesses Energex and Ergon Energy Network. Our retailer, Ergon Energy Retail sells this electricity to customers throughout regional Queensland. These essential service activities are supported by a range of innovative products and services delivered through our Yurika brand.

Ready to apply:

If you are ready to join us as we shape the future of energy, please apply below with a current resume and a cover letter which outlines your experience and motivation for the role.

Please Note:
As we are seeking a team member as soon as possible, we will be reviewing applications as they are received and arranging interviews for suitable candidates asap, as such, applications may close sooner than 5.00pm, Sunday 21st January 2024.

We value the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply.

Click here to view more information on diversity and inclusion at Energy Queensland.