Logistics and Materials Handling Technician ( 2 year fixed term)

at  Yara

Date posted: Feb 9, 2025
Location:Karratha, AU
Area of Expertise: Transport and Logistics
Job Type: Temporary
Work mode (place): On site
Job Requisition ID: 21604

ABOUT THE UNIT

The Yara Pilbara Fertilisers’ plant is one of the largest ammonia production sites in the world and we have also taken the ammonia process further downstream with the Yara Pilbara Nitrates Technical Ammonium Nitrate (TAN) plant, a joint venture with Orica. Together with ENGIE, Yara Pilbara will also build a renewable hydrogen plant to produce renewable ammonia.
Find out more about:
Yara International: Yara International | Responsibly feed the world and protect the planet
Yara Pilbara: Yara Pilbara | Yara Australia
We are always looking for ambitious and curious-minded colleagues who are keen to make a difference, whilst residing in the nearby coastal city of Karratha, Western Australia, a key community in the region with a resource focus and a relaxed, friendly lifestyle. All Karratha-based roles offered are on a residential basis.

KNOWLEDGE GROWS THROUGH DIFFERENCES

Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.
As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.
Job Segment: Gas, Gas Technician, Equity, Maintenance, Logistics, Energy, Finance, Manufacturing, Operation

Looking for an exciting new challenge? Yara are seeking applications for their 2 Year fixed term role of Logistics and Materials Handling Technician. Reporting to the Logistics and Materials Handling Coordinator, the Logistics and Materials Handling Technician is responsible for overseeing the materials handling and logistics operations and shall work with external logistics providers and Orica Mining Services Pilbara to ensure trucks are received and dispatched in a safe and timely manner.

The primary responsibilities include:

• Participate in materials handling and logistics operations of Ammonium Nitrate, bagging, bulk, containerised and ANSol. consignments.
• Operate; Integrated Tool Carriers, Forklifts, Conveyors and other bulk handling equipment
• Assist the Logistics and Materials Handling Coordinator in the development, review and implementation area specific policies and procedures
• Communicate plant, process and equipment issues to the Logistics and Materials Handling Coordinator
• Conduct daily and weekly prestart and Tactical Implementation Plan meetings
• Assist in writing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures
• Monthly follow up of Production department’s lead Key Performance Indicators
• Actively participate and drive the Yara Productivity System (YPS) in the Ammonium Nitrate Bulk, Container, Bagging, and ANSol loading Areas.
• Administrative tasks, including but not limited to; purchasing, SAP activities, site access requests, Material Movement Permits, and consignment documentation
• Assist in the investigation and take corrective actions to address production losses, trips and incidents
• Support the Logistics and Materials Handling Coordinator in recruiting contractor Bagging Operations staff
• Provide training to the Bagging Operators
• Ensure operational readiness of Plant and Equipment
• Conduct Logistic and Materials Handling area plant start-ups and shutdown
• Report product quality issues to the Logistics and Materials Handling Coordinator, Production Coordinator and Shift Superintendents
• Cooperate and work with Engineers to resolve complex problems
• Drive and implements cost saving strategies across the department

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