Storesperson / Trade Centre Assistant
Apply now »Date: Mar 28, 2025
Location: Karratha, AU
Company: AkzoNobel
About AkzoNobel
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
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Join Our Team at AkzoNobel!
Are you a detail-oriented professional looking for a rewarding career? We're seeking a dedicated Trade Centre Assistant to join our team in Karratha, Western Australia on a permanent full-time basis.
What you will be doing:
- Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Karratha Warehouse and Trade Centre, ensuring on-time, in-full delivery and service level expectations of products to customers.
- Maintain a high standard of customer service through effective communication, accuracy, and handling of stock within the centre. Build good customer relations and assist with handling customer complaints.
- Process and generate relevant documentation and transactions, such as ROSA’s, Dangerous Goods documentation, sales, delivery dockets, and consignment notes.
- Undertake cycle counts of stock, participate in stocktakes, and manage purchasing, despatch, and invoicing of goods. Receive goods documentation and shelf pack replenishment stock.
- Pick orders, put away incoming stocks, despatch goods, tint paint, load and unload vehicles. Conduct routine maintenance checks on plant equipment and report any defects.
- Assist the Trade Centre Manager with regular and timely reporting and data entry for the business. Provide regular reports or statistics as required.
- In consultation with the Trade Centre Manager, develop continuous improvement plans for the Trade Centre. Develop safety and 5S housekeeping plans as part of the Trade Centre Team.
- Communicate with suppliers and service customers, ensuring smooth operations and high levels of satisfaction.
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.
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.
Why Join Us in Karratha?
- Karratha offers a unique lifestyle with a strong sense of community. Enjoy the benefits of living in a vibrant town with modern amenities, beautiful natural surroundings, and a relaxed pace of life.
- With its stunning landscapes and proximity to the coast, Karratha is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you enjoy fishing, hiking, or exploring national parks, there’s always something to do.
- At AkzoNobel, we are committed to helping you achieve your career goals. You’ll have access to training and development opportunities that open doors to your future.
- Experience a dynamic and inclusive culture that values innovation and collaboration. We strive to create a workplace where everyone can be their best self.
- Performance Bonuses: You can earn more with performance bonuses on top of your base salary!
- Health and Wellbeing: Your health matters to us. Take advantage of free flu vaccinations, counselling services, and online support through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on HP products, discounted private health insurance with Bupa, as well as special corporate rates for car rentals through Avis, saving you money on essential purchases and travel expenses.
Apply Today
If you're passionate about providing excellent trade centre support and be part of a team passionate about Coatings, growth, and the incredible lifestyle in Karratha, apply now and start your next adventure!
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.