LO Operating

LO Operating / All Rounder Storeperson – Granville NSW

• $49.03 Per Hour + Penalties & Overtime.
• Immediate Starts Available – Long-Term Opportunities.
• Monday – Friday | 7:00am – 3:30pm.
• Modern, State-of-the-Art Rail Engineering & Distribution Facility.
• Current LO High Risk Work Licence & Minimum 12 Months’ Practical Operating Experience Essential.

Company Overview:
Our valued rail services client is a 125-year-old global engineering leader, recognised worldwide as the gold standard in the design, manufacture and servicing of critical rail components and systems.
Operating from a purpose-built, state-of-the-art rail maintenance and distribution facility in Granville, Western Sydney, you’ll work with industry-leading equipment, receive comprehensive product and equipment training, and enjoy excellent working conditions within a business renowned for its outstanding safety culture.
This organisation offers genuine long-term career security, with exceptionally low staff turnover and many employees celebrating 20 to 40+ years of service.

The Role – LO Operating / All Rounder Storeperson:
We are currently seeking an experienced, fully licensed LO Forklift Operator / All Rounder Storeperson to join our client’s busy rail engineering warehouse and distribution team in Granville, NSW.
This is a hands-on, dual-function warehouse position, combining specialist LO Turret Truck operation with a broad range of general storeperson, inventory management and warehouse support duties.
The successful applicant must have proven practical experience operating LO Turret-style Order Picking equipment within narrow warehouse aisles, alongside the ability to undertake all-round warehouse operations in a busy commercial and industrial environment.

Daily Tasks & Duties:

• LO Turret Truck Operation – PRIMARY DUTY: Safely and confidently operate an LO Turret-style order picking machine within narrow warehouse aisles, accessing storage locations up to 7 rack levels high to retrieve oversized, non-palletised rail equipment, components and engineering materials.
• High-Level Order Picking: Accurately identify, retrieve and handle large, irregularly shaped rail engineering components and equipment stored within high-level warehouse racking systems.
• LF Forklift Operation: Safely operate LF counterbalance forklifts and other authorised materials-handling equipment to transport, load, unload and position stock throughout the facility.
• Shuttle Picking & Order Preparation: Undertake shuttle picking, order consolidation, packing and preparation of rail equipment and components for internal production requirements and external dispatch.
• Inbound Receiving: Receive incoming deliveries, unload goods, inspect stock, verify quantities against delivery documentation and accurately record incoming materials.
• Stock Put-Away & Replenishment: Allocate, transport and store incoming materials in designated warehouse locations, including high-level racking and bulk storage areas.
• Outbound Dispatch: Pick, pack, label and prepare completed orders for dispatch, ensuring accuracy, correct documentation and safe handling.
• Production & Workshop Support: Provide daily warehouse and materials support to the onsite production service technician team and rail equipment maintenance centre, ensuring technicians receive the correct parts, tools, components and materials required to complete servicing, overhaul and maintenance activities.
• Inventory Control: Assist with stocktakes, cycle counting, stock rotation, stock consolidation and maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Warehouse Systems: Utilise SAP, MRP or other warehouse management systems to process stock movements, receipting, picking and dispatch transactions.
• Workplace Safety & Housekeeping: Maintain clean, organised and safe warehouse operations while adhering to all WHS procedures, forklift safety requirements and company operating standards.

Required Skills, Licences & Experience:
Applicants MUST meet the following essential requirements:

• Current, valid NSW High Risk Work LO Forklift Licence – ESSENTIAL.
• Minimum 12 months’ practical LO operating experience within a commercial warehouse environment – ESSENTIAL.
• Proven experience operating LO order picking equipment, ideally Turret-style machinery within narrow-aisle, high-racking warehouse environments.
• Demonstrated competency in picking and handling oversized, non-palletised equipment and materials.
• Previous experience undertaking all-round warehouse duties, including inbound receiving, stock put-away, order picking, packing and outbound dispatch.
• Sound understanding of commercial warehouse operations, inventory management and safe materials-handling practices.
• Ability to work efficiently, independently and collaboratively within a busy warehouse and production support environment.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to workplace safety.

Highly Desirable:

• Current LF High Risk Work Forklift Licence.
• Previous LO Turret Truck / VNA operating experience.
• SAP, MRP or Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience.
• Previous experience within an engineering, manufacturing, industrial maintenance or rail equipment warehouse environment.
• Experience supporting onsite workshop technicians, maintenance teams or production operations.

Additional Employment Requirements:

• Successfully complete a pre-employment medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening.
• Provide evidence of full Australian working rights.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace health and safety procedures.

What’s On Offer?

• $49.03 Per Hour + Applicable Penalties & Overtime.
• Immediate Starts Available.
• Monday – Friday | 7:00am – 3:30pm.
• Consistent Full-Time Hours – Day Shift.
• Long-term employment opportunities with a globally recognised rail engineering organisation.
• Modern, purpose-built warehouse, distribution and rail maintenance facilities.
• Excellent working conditions, supportive management and comprehensive workplace training.
• Opportunity to work within an established organisation renowned for its outstanding safety culture and exceptionally low employee turnover.

APPLY NOW – EXPERIENCED LO OPERATORS / ALL ROUNDER STOREPERSONS WANTED!
If you’re an experienced LO Forklift Operator with strong all-round storeperson skills, looking for a long-term opportunity within a highly regarded rail engineering organisation, we want to hear from you!
IMPORTANT: Applicants MUST hold a current LO High Risk Work Licence and possess a minimum of 12 months’ practical LO operating experience. LF-only licence holders will not be considered.
To apply, submit your application via SEEK or email your current resume directly to: Dean Harrison
Associate Director – Rail Services
2XM Recruit
dean.harrison@2xmrecruit.com.au #2XMR 

Immediate interviews and starts available for suitably qualified applicants