Warehouse Operations (Traineeship)

Founded in 1916, Nilsen is a leading electro-technology company operating throughout Australia, delivering installation, maintenance and manufacturing services to various industries, from inception through to replacement.

With offices in all Australian mainland capital cities, Nilsen is established as a major player in delivering contracting, engineering, communications, switchboards and other services to various industries including commerce, utilities, mining manufacturing, defence, health care and other major power and communications users.

The successful applicant must have a keen interest in a career in Warehousing, working towards a forklift licence, are physically fit to handle to demands of a warehousing environment and enjoy working with numbers. In this role, you will join a dedicated team and will work to ensure effective delivery of Warehousing activities at our Bibra Lake facility using best practices while ensuring that safe practices are always implemented. Appropriate training will be provided with continuous learning, while working towards a Certificate III in Warehousing Operations.

The role will involve:

• Forklift operations: loading, unloading trucks and light vehicles

• Unpacking, checking and receipting stock

• Packaging of outgoing goods

• Assist tradesmen in gathering plant and equipment

• Maintaining the cleanliness of warehouse

• Assist with minor repairs and maintenance of equipment

• Manual Handling & lifting involved

• Assist with stock management system (asset tagging) data entry & stocktakes

• Occasional deliveries and pickup up stock within the Perth metro area

This role is an entry-level position and suitable for a recent school leaver or young adult wishing to kick-start their career in warehousing.

Essential requirements:

• Manual WA driver’s licence

• National Police Clearance (valid within 3 months)

• Whitecard

• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and ongoing drug & alcohol screen

•No experience necessary – just the right attitude!

We are looking for an immediate start with the successful candidate working towards a nationally recognised qualification in warehousing and future investment with training throughout the role.

Full, unrestricted Australian working rights are required for this position (no sponsorship available); only successful applicants will be contacted.