Storeperson / Trade Assistant

About Weir Minerals

Weir Minerals is a global frontrunner in mining technology focused on enabling a sustainable future. We support customers worldwide in extracting essential minerals more efficiently and responsibly, facilitating the transition to renewable energy. Our mission involves working closely with mining operations globally to optimize resource use, reduce energy consumption, and minimize waste, driving innovations in smarter and more sustainable mining practices.

Role Overview

As a Storeperson/Trade Assistant at our Wingfield Service Centre in Adelaide, you will be instrumental in ensuring smooth daily inventory operations. Your tasks include timely receipt, storage, selection, and dispatch of stock while supporting workshop and maintenance activities. Maintaining a safe and organized workplace, enforcing environmental health and safety (EHS) compliance, and promoting high standards in stock and logistics management are central to your responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety, fully embracing zero harm principles to foster a world-class safety culture.
• Manage inventory processes such as picking, packing, dispatching, stock control, cycle counts, and SAP transaction handling to maintain precise inventory records.
• Assist workshop and maintenance teams by coordinating logistics, managing export orders, and facilitating efficient daily operations.
• Ensure the workspace remains safe, tidy, and well-organized through rigorous housekeeping and compliance with EHS standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts, applying Lean manufacturing techniques, 5S methodologies, and process enhancement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to boost operational performance, aid in staff training, manage consumables, and uphold excellent service quality.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in inventory management, stock control, and warehouse operations involving SAP systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail along with strong organizational and record-keeping abilities.
• Dedication to uphold high standards of safety, quality, and workplace cleanliness.
• Flexibility and reliability, including willingness to work overtime as needed to meet business demands.
• Desirable qualifications include forklift licence, knowledge of Dangerous Goods handling, and experience within manufacturing or mining industry environments.
• Familiarity with Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement frameworks to support operational excellence.

Why Join Weir?

At Weir, our core values guide us to prioritize safety, act with integrity, respect colleagues, strive for excellence, and delight our customers. We empower employees to lead by example and recognize achievements across the company. Passionate about our purpose, we combine engineering excellence, materials science, and automation to offer innovative solutions that help secure the planet's resource needs sustainably.

We value diverse perspectives and foster an inclusive culture where employees feel they belong and are empowered to deliver their best work. Our inclusion networks and safety initiatives are central to shaping this environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary packages.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional learning.
• Access to a range of global inclusion groups.
• Specific regional and team benefits.
• Participation in the company sharebuilder program.
• Wellness programs supporting employee and family health.
• Collaboration opportunities with international teams.
• Support for educational pursuits.