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Hanwha Defence Australia at Avalon Airport, VIC, is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Specialist to support production for the Redback IFV program. You'll work across receiving, storage, movement and delivery of high-value components, ensuring materials are available to keep production moving and meet strict safety standards.
This role requires a current High Risk Forklift Licence, experience with high reach forklifts, and a commitment to safety.
Hanwha Defence Australia – Avalon Airport VIC
Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) is part of the Hanwha Group, one of South Korea's largest and most respected industrial organisations. Combining world-leading South Korean technology with Australian expertise, we're investing in the future of Australia's defence industry and advanced manufacturing sector.
From our brand-new $170 million Hanwha Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence (H-ACE) in Geelong, we're building some of the most advanced armoured vehicles in the world, including the Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) and the Huntsman Family of Vehicles for the Australian Army.
If you're looking for more than just another warehouse job, this is your opportunity to be part of something meaningful. You'll see the direct impact of your work, contribute to a growing Australian manufacturing industry, and support projects that help keep Australia safe and secure.
In this hands-on role, you'll be responsible for the efficient receipt, storage, movement and delivery of materials that support vehicle production. You'll work with a diverse range of inventory, including large, high-value and specialised components, ensuring materials are available when needed to keep production moving.
Coordinate delivery schedules and incoming transport activities
Safely unload deliveries and inspect incoming stock
Receive, process and accurately store inventory
Perform cycle counts and inventory reconciliation activities
Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies
Manage quarantined inventory processes
Replenish warehouse stock locations
Pick, stage and prepare materials for production requirements
Deliver inventory to production teams
Maintain accurate inventory records within warehouse systems
Contribute to a safe, clean and organised warehouse environment
Current High Risk Forklift Licence
Demonstrated experience operating high reach and high-capacity forklifts
Experience working within warehouse operations supporting manufacturing or production environments
Experience handling large, oversized or complex inventory
Strong commitment to workplace safety and quality standards
Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence (Desirable)
High Risk Dogging Licence (Desirable)
Certificate III or IV in Warehousing Operations (or equivalent) (Desirable)
Experience using SAP, particularly Produmex WMS (Desirable)
Brand new, state-of-the‑art manufacturing facility
Onsite fitness centre and physiotherapist
9-day fortnight with every second Friday off
Competitive wages and Enterprise Agreement conditions
Income Protection Insurance
Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding organisation
The chance to contribute to a nationally significant defence program
At Hanwha, we believe great outcomes are achieved by great teams. We're looking for people who value teamwork, support their colleagues and take pride in contributing to a positive, respectful and inclusive workplace.
To be successful in this role, you will need to be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security clearance (must be Australian Citizen). Eligibility criteria can be found athttp://www.defence.gov.au/agsva
As part of recruitment processes for this position you will be required to satisfy the requirements of a pre‑employment medical assessment and national police check clearance.
Hanwha Defense Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.
We are a proud supporter of the Veterans' Employment Program and welcomes the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their families.