Warehouse Operator

About Daunia Mine:

Daunia mine is a high performing operation in Queensland's Bowen Basin, producing premium metallurgical coal for global export since 2013. Located southeast of Moranbah and neighbouring Whitehaven's Winchester South project, Daunia is equipped with world class infrastructure and autonomous haulage technology, enabling safe and efficient operations.

What truly sets Daunia apart is its people. We’re proud to foster a supportive, collaborative culture that values everyone’s contributions, encourages personal growth, and focuses on safety. At Daunia, our team doesn’t just work together, they build each other up, creating an environment where skills, ideas, and passion for the work we do thrives.

About The Role:

We are seeking a proactive Warehouse Operator who will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient and safe handling of parts, tools, materials and equipment essential to our operation. Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, you will be responsible for all facets of inventory control and coordinating with all departments to ensure timely availability.

A positive attitude and excellent communication skills are required as you will be liaising with all departments across the operation. Please note, this is a site-based position working a 7on/7off rotating day night roster.

What You'll Do:

• Efficiently receive, store, and distribute mining equipment and materials while maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Collaborate with procurement and maintenance teams to ensure timely delivery and dispatch of critical parts and supplies.
• Conduct regular inspections of stock and storage areas to ensure compliance with operational, safety, and environmental policies.
• Operate material handling equipment safely and in accordance with site procedures and safety standards.

What You'll Bring:

• Previous mining industry experience and an understanding of the key processes and procedures.
• Experience with SAP S/4 HANA would be highly regarded.
• Hold a High Risk Work (HRW) Licence for the use of a Forklift and/or other material handling equipment.
• The ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain strong relationships with all Whitehaven stakeholders.
• A positive attitude, an appetite to learn, and a desire to be part of a collaborative team culture.
• Previous experience in a leadership role or willingness to pursue this will be held in high regard.

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• FIFO from Brisbane or Cairns plus DIDO and local residential options available
• 26 weeks paid parental leave
• Competitive salary packages with salary sacrificing options (local living & novated leases)
• Employee Referral Scheme - $4,000 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.

Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment

Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.

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

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