Warehouse Operator / Storeperson

Akzo Nobel; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Mackay, Queensland, is hiring a Warehouse Operator / Storeperson on a permanent full-time basis. You will assist with day-to-day warehouse tasks and ensure accurate inventory.

The role requires forklift license, manual driver's license, and prior warehouse experience; SAP experience is desirable. You will contribute to safety, efficiency, and customer service.

Join a long-established paints company committed to sustainable solutions and a safe, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse role.
• Forklift operation proficiency and license.
• Manual driver's license.
• SAP experience is desirable.
• Strong health and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Receive, pick, pack, tint, and dispatch goods.
• Conduct cycle counts and stock takes.
• Maintain equipment and safe handling of goods.
• Process Dangerous Goods paperwork and delivery notes.
• Support the Trade Centre Manager with data entry and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Forklift license

Stock control

Safety conscious

Team player

Tools

SAP

Job description

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com

Are you a detail-oriented professional looking for a rewarding career? We're seeking a dedicated Warehouse Operator / Storeperson to join our team in Mackay, Queensland on a permanent full-time basis.

What you will be doing:

• Assist in the day-to-day operations including receiving, picking, packing, tinting paint, and dispatching goods.
• Conduct stock control activities such as cycle counts and stocktakes.
• Maintain equipment and ensure safe, efficient handling of goods.
• Maintain a high standard of customer service through effective communication, accuracy, and handling of stock within the centre.
• Process documentation such as Dangerous Goods paperwork, delivery dockets, and consignment notes.
• Support the Trade Centre Manager with data entry, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

To be considered for this opportunity, you should have:

• Previous experience in a warehouse role.
• Forklift License and experience operating a counterbalance Forklift.
• Current manual driver's license.
• Experience with using SAP (desirable).
• A strong focus on health and safety.
• Good physical fitness and health.
• A driven, self-motivated personality.
• Excellent planning, organizing, and time management skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

About You:

First and foremost, you are someone who builds and maintains trust and respect by setting strong examples of behaviour and following through on commitments. Your past experiences have demonstrated your ability to make a true difference and boost team morale, accountability, and engagement.

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability. Background checking is a component of AkzoNobel's recruitment process. This checking may include: identity verification, reference checks, criminal background checks, immigration checks, verification of academic qualifications and medical checks.