Warehouse Operator - Whitehaven Coal

Whitehaven Coal Limited; Maules Creek; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Parental leave

Annual leave

Company shares

Referral bonus

Employee discounts

Career development

Job summary

Whitehaven Coal Limited is seeking a Warehouse Operator at Maules Creek to receive, store and issue materials, ensuring parts are available for maintenance and mining operations. You will use Pulse systems to manage inventory and support timely deliveries, contributing to safety and continuous improvement on site.

Relocation support or accommodation is available, and the role follows a 7/7 day/night pattern.

Qualifications

• Experience in mining, warehousing, logistics or heavy industry.
• Experience with Pulse or SAP S/4HANA and warehouse systems.
• Current LF High Risk Work Licence and ability to pass Order 45 Coal Board Medical.
• Experience in goods receipting, inventory control, bin management and heavy freight.
• Strong safety, communication and problem-solving skills with a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, store and issue materials safely and accurately, including picking and staging parts.
• Maintain accurate inventory transactions in Pulse, including goods receipts, goods issues, bin transfers, adjustments and stocktakes.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound freight, prioritising critical materials and ensuring freight is prepared and transported safely and compliantly.
• Expedite urgent freight and critical materials to minimise operational delays and support equipment availability.
• Provide responsive warehouse support to Maintenance, Operations and Supply teams, communicating material availability and resolving inventory discrepancies.
• Follow site Safety, Health and Environmental requirements, maintaining high housekeeping standards and safely operating warehouse equipment.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Mining industry experience

Pulse/SAP knowledge

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

Pulse system

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

About The Role

As a Warehouse Operator, you will provide a safe and efficient warehouse service supporting maintenance and mining operations across our Maules Creek operation. You will receive, store, manage and issue materials and freight, ensuring maintenance teams have the right parts available when needed.

Using Pulse systems, you will maintain accurate inventory records and support the timely delivery of materials to minimise downtime and maximise equipment availability. You will also contribute to a strong safety culture, inventory accuracy and continuous improvement across the warehouse.

This position involves working a 7/7 work pattern consisting of day and night shifts. Relocation support or accommodation options are available.

What You'll Do

• Receive, inspect, store and issue materials safely and accurately, including picking and staging parts for scheduled, breakdown and shutdown maintenance.
• Maintain accurate inventory transactions in Pulse, including goods receipts, goods issues, bin transfers, adjustments and stocktakes.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound freight, prioritising critical materials and ensuring freight is prepared and transported safely and compliantly.
• Expedite urgent freight and critical materials to minimise operational delays and support equipment availability.
• Provide responsive warehouse support to Maintenance, Operations and Supply teams, communicating material availability and resolving inventory discrepancies.
• Follow site Safety, Health and Environmental requirements, maintaining high housekeeping standards and safely operating warehouse equipment.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in mining, warehousing, logistics or heavy industry, ideally open-cut coal
• Experience with Pulse or SAP S/4HANA and warehouse/supply chain systems
• Current LF High Risk Work Licence and ability to pass Order 45 Coal Board Medical
• Experience in goods receipting, inventory control, bin management and heavy freight
• Strong safety, communication and problem-solving skills with a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement

Why Whitehaven?

• Competitive salary package with bonus scheme
• 26 weeks paid parental leave | 5 weeks annual leave | $1k company shares
• Employee referral scheme - $4k for successful referrals!
• Employee discounts: groceries, petrol, fashion, entertainment plus more
• Career development, mentorship and coaching

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.