Store Person

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Purpose of Position

The Warehouse Foreman will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the store and warehouse operations in Canning Vale, Western Australia which includes all matters relating to receiving, warehousing and distribution services resulting the efficient and accurate receipt, storage and despatch of all stock items. The Warehouse Foreman will also be required to maintain and improve housekeeping standards and the storage of parts in a safe manner, as well as compliance with corporate guidelines and procedures.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all activities carried out in the warehouse are compliant with Health, Safety, Environmental and standard warehouse procedures, and review and report cases of non-compliance whenever necessary to promote a safe working environment for all staff.
• Ensure that all incoming purchases are checked and accurately labelled prior to proper placement in the correct storage bins in the warehouse.
• Pick, Pack and coordinate the timely dispatch and issuance of accurate outgoing stock items/ goods for collection and delivery to customers to ensure it meets customer's expectations and standards.
• React accordingly to urgent requests and have a can-do attitude and approach to tasks.
• Manage the issuing and returning of workshop tools, rigging gear and other equipment as required.
• Assist with the loading and unloading of trucks/trailers as required.
• Actively engage with internal customers [planners, sales and supervisors] and proactively identify areas of improvement.
• Pick up and deliver parts to job sites as and when required.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes and the Company’s specialised warehousing equipment to perform the above tasks.
• Operate a range of tools for uncarting or to manufacture crates/pallets/skids for the despatch of products/ parts.
• Manage stock movement according to Company procedures and conduct monthly snapshot stock takes on high turnover items and flag any variations to the Branch Manager.
• Perform daily cycle counts to ensure reconciliation with SAP records to ensure stock accuracy and data integrity.
• Continually improve the physical condition of warehouse by ensuring proper 5S housekeeping at all times.  This includes regular inspection of equipment, issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacements when required and general cleanliness of the stores and improving storage of goods.

• Maintain responsibility for ensuring that only store and authorised personnel access the store.
• Maintain awareness of, and compliance with current responsibilities and requirements of the relevant WHS Acts, Regulations and applicable Health and Safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe workplace.
• Report all hazards, incidents, and injuries in accordance with legislation and company reporting procedures.
• Other duties as identified by the Service Manager/ WA Branch Manager.
• Awareness of ISO 14001 & 45001 standard

Specialised requirements – Qualifications/licences:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Warehousing role preferably as a Supervisor
• Current and valid driver licence essential.
• Previous experience working with SAP beneficial.
• Ability to work with computer programs: - Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Konecranes and Demag Parts/ Products/ Service beneficial.
• High degree of organisational ability.
• Superior customer service skills with a methodical approach to work.
• Ability to effectively and productively engage with key stakeholders at all levels throughout the organisation.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.

What We Offer

• Stable, full-time opportunity with a global organisation

• Supportive team environment

• Ongoing training and development

• Strong safety culture

• Opportunity to grow within the business

Konecranes moves what matters. We are a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.