Material Handler

Ascent Vision Technologies Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Close to public transport

Positive work environment

Job summary

AVT Australia, a CACI company, specialises in design and production of lightweight camera gimbal systems and supplies to defence and commercial applications. Our production team focuses on precise component movement from receiving through production and dispatch.

We are hiring for a stocks and stores role on site in Melbourne, requiring experience in stores, ERP/MRP systems, and strict attention to detail with small parts.

Qualifications

• Experience in stores, material handling, inventory control or manufacturing support.
• Strong attention to detail with small parts, part numbers, quantities and records.
• Ability to read purchase orders, pick lists, work orders and bills of material.
• Confidence using inventory or ERP/MRP systems and standard office software.
• A practical, safety-focused approach and the ability to manage changing priorities.
• Clear communication and a collaborative mindset.
• Experience in electronics, defence, aerospace, medical devices, photonics or another regulated manufacturing environment; knowledge of ESD, moisture-sensitive devices, lot or serial control; relevant forklift, dangerous-goods, quality or inventory training.

Responsibilities

• Receive deliveries, verify quantities and documentation, and record transactions in the ERP/MRP system.
• Store and protect precision-machined, electro-optical and electronic components while maintaining full traceability.
• Pick and prepare production kits against bills of material, work orders and current revisions.
• Process issues, returns, transfers, subcontract movements, stock counts and dispatches accurately.
• Maintain orderly, safe and audit-ready stores, including ESD, moisture, shelf-life and quarantine controls.
• Identify shortages, discrepancies and improvement opportunities, and communicate them early.

Skills

Attention to detail

Inventory control

ERP/MRP literacy

Reading PO/WOs

Clear communication

Collaborative mindset

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

AVT Australia, a CACI company, specialises in the design and production of lightweight camera gimbal systems. Our world-leading camera systems operate in a range of defence and commercial applications including airborne surveillance, ground-based counter drone systems, maritime, and ground vehicle systems.

Our rapidly expanding Production team is built around a group of talented individuals and leadership.

Our office is located within walking distance of Queen Victoria Markets, with easy access to public transport. We offer great working conditions, fun atmosphere, and believe in a positive work-life balance. Simply put, we believe your job should add meaning to your life, not consume it!

The opportunity

Join a small, collaborative advanced-manufacturing business and help keep precision components and electronic assemblies moving safely and accurately from receiving through to production and dispatch.

What you’ll do

Receive deliveries, verify quantities and documentation, and record transactions in the ERP/MRP system.

Store and protect precision-machined, electro-optical and electronic components while maintaining full traceability.

Pick and prepare production kits against bills of material, work orders and current revisions.

Process issues, returns, transfers, subcontract movements, stock counts and dispatches accurately.

Maintain orderly, safe and audit-ready stores, including ESD, moisture, shelf-life and quarantine controls.

Identify shortages, discrepancies and improvement opportunities, and communicate them early.

What you’ll bring

Experience in stores, material handling, inventory control or manufacturing support.

Strong attention to detail with small parts, part numbers, quantities and records.

Ability to read purchase orders, pick lists, work orders and bills of material.

Confidence using inventory or ERP/MRP systems and standard office software.

A practical, safety-focused approach and the ability to manage changing priorities.

Clear communication and a collaborative mindset.

Experience in electronics, defence, aerospace, medical devices, photonics or another regulated manufacturing environment; knowledge of ESD, moisture-sensitive devices, lot or serial control; relevant forklift, dangerous-goods, quality or inventory training.

Applicants must have full, permanent work rights in Australia. Compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is applicable to this role. Applicants must be able to obtain National Police and other related security clearances that apply to the role.