Logistics Coordinator

Talent Corp; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract extension potential

Site-based role

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Talent Corp is seeking a site-based forklift operator at Port Kembla, NSW to support a major upgrade. You will unload, move, and store equipment, manage deliveries and inventory using Datapel and Excel, and uphold WHS safety practices throughout site operations.

The initial contract is 3–6 months with strong extension potential, and the role offers an hourly rate of approximately $60–70. You’ll join a collaborative logistics team on a large industrial project.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence – essential.
• Experience operating forklifts in logistics or warehouse environments.
• Strong IT skills with inventory systems such as Datapel or Excel.
• Experience managing incoming electrical goods and coordinating deliveries.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to unload, move, and store incoming equipment and materials
• Coordinate delivery logistics with trucking and transport companies
• Manage inventory using Datapel and Excel
• Oversee unloading, inspection, repacking, and readiness of equipment
• Manage and track cooling systems and electrical equipment inventory
• Keep laydown and storage areas safe, tidy, and well organised
• Provide updates to project team on deliveries and inventory status
• Follow WHS procedures and maintain safety and teamwork

Skills

Forklift operation

Forklift licence

IT skills

Delivery coordination

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Datapel

Excel

Job description

Contract Length: Initial 3-6 month contract (very likely to extend)

Location: Port Kembla, NSW | Site-based

Hourly Pay: Approx. $60-70/hour

Client Industry: ASX-listed Manufacturer

Role Overview

Join a leading ASX-listed manufacturing team supporting one of the largest site upgrades in the region. This role sits within a growing logistics team alongside several Logistics Coordinators we have already placed on site, created to support the increasing volume of incoming electrical equipment and materials.

In practice, the role is closer to a forklift operator with additional responsibilities, focused on managing deliveries, operating forklifts, and maintaining accurate inventory using the Datapel system.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to unload, move, and store incoming equipment and materials
• Coordinate delivery logistics with trucking and transport companies
• Manage inventory control using Datapel and Excel
• Oversee unloading, inspection, repacking, and readiness of equipment for site use
• Manage and track cooling systems and electrical equipment inventory
• Keep laydown and storage areas safe, tidy, and well organised
• Provide updates to the project team on deliveries and inventory status
• Follow WHS procedures and maintain a strong focus on safety and teamwork

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• Experience operating forklifts in a logistics, warehouse, or industrial environment
• Forklift licence - essential
• Strong IT skills and confidence working with inventory systems such as Datapel, Excel, or similar
• Experience managing incoming electrical goods and coordinating deliveries
• Strong organisational and communication skills

Nice to Have

• Experience working with electrical equipment or electrical inventory
• Background in electrical supply, electrical wholesale, or industrial environments
• Experience working on large industrial or infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of WHS regulations

What You'll Get

• 3 - 6 month contract with strong extension potential
• Competitive hourly rate
• Opportunity to work on a major upgrade project at a large industrial site
• Join a collaborative logistics team supporting a major project delivery