Storeperson

Alcoa Corporation; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish Friday

12% superannuation

Career development

Wellbeing program

Staff discounts

EAP access

VenPerks discounts

Job summary

Ventia in Townsville is seeking a Storeperson to ensure accurate receipt, storage and distribution of parts, tools and equipment for Defence maintenance activities under the Defence Maintenance Contract (DMC).

The role involves forklift operation, stock control, and supporting day-to-day warehouse activities. An early finish on Fridays, long-term stability, and opportunities for training and career development are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in stores, warehouse, logistics or inventory role.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Computer literacy and experience using inventory management systems.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA will be highly regarded.
• Defence industry experience is highly regarded.
• Veterans and Australian Defence Force Reservists are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and issuing parts and materials.
• Operating a forklift to load and unload deliveries.
• Managing returned goods and processing delivery documentation.
• Conducting stocktakes and inventory control activities.
• Maintaining accurate inventory records and storage locations.
• Supporting day-to-day warehouse and stores operations.
• Allocating parts and materials to maintenance work orders.

Skills

Stores experience

Warehouse

Inventory

Team player

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Inventory management software

Job description

The Opportunity

Join our Townsville team supporting Australia's Defence Force through the Defence Maintenance Contract (DMC). As a Storeperson, you'll play a key role in ensuring parts, tools and equipment are accurately received, stored and distributed to support Defence maintenance operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with stores, warehouse or inventory experience who enjoys working in a close-knit team environment. Whether you're an experienced Storeperson or looking to further develop your career in logistics and inventory management, we'd love to hear from you.

• Permanent full-time opportunity supporting the Defence Maintenance Contract (DMC), offering long-term job stability.
• Excellent work-life balance, including an early 12 noon finish every Friday.
• Hourly rate of $33.77 + 12% superannuation.
• Supportive and family-oriented team culture.
• Ongoing training, upskilling and career development opportunities.
• Wellbeing initiatives including Fitness Passport, discounted health insurance and access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• VenPerks: exclusive discounts at over 450 retailers across Australia covering retail, travel, entertainment and everyday essentials.

About the Role

As a Storeperson, you will be responsible for the efficient receipt, storage and distribution of parts, tools and equipment to support maintenance activities across the Defence Maintenance Contract.

• Receiving and issuing parts and materials.
• Operating a forklift to load and unload deliveries.
• Managing returned goods and processing delivery documentation.
• Conducting stocktakes and inventory control activities.
• Maintaining accurate inventory records and storage locations.
• Supporting day-to-day warehouse and stores operations.
• Allocating parts and materials to maintenance work orders.

About You

We are looking for a reliable team player with a positive attitude, strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes.

• Previous experience in a stores, warehouse, logistics or inventory role.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Computer literacy and experience using inventory management systems.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA will be highly regarded.
• Defence industry experience is highly regarded.
• Veterans and Australian Defence Force Reservists are encouraged to apply.

You must be an Australian Citizen and be eligible to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.

About VentiaAs a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential. Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.