Logistics and Materials Handling Technician

Yara International

. Handle and load Ammonium Nitrate (AN) and Ammonium Nitrate Solution (ANSol) in bagged, bulk and containerised formats .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeKarratha • AustraliaMid-LevelSenior💰 A$46,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in chemical and bulk material handling within a Major Hazard Facility, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with safety standards. Proficient in logistics management, equipment operation, and SAP transactions to support production efficiency.

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Chemical Handling ExperienceForklift OperationSAP ProficiencyMajor Hazard Facility SafetyCert III in Logistics

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Hard Skills

Chemical HandlingBulk Material HandlingMobile Plant OperationLogistics ManagementSAP TransactionsKPI TrackingEquipment OperationProcess ImprovementTask SupervisionDocumentation Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

ITCsForkliftsConveyorsMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Forklift TicketIntegrated Tool Carrier TicketEWP TicketWork at Heights TicketConfined Space Entry TicketGas Testing TicketCert III in LogisticsDogging or Rigging

Industry Keywords

Major Hazard FacilityMiningO&GPetrochemicalManufacturingLean/Continuous ImprovementDangerous Goods

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handle and load Ammonium Nitrate (AN) and Ammonium Nitrate Solution (ANSol) in bagged, bulk and containerised formats
Operate ITCs, forklifts, conveyors and other bulk-handling machinery
Carry out logistics-area start-ups and shutdowns
Ensure equipment and plant areas are operationally ready
Work with external logistics providers to safely and efficiently dispatch trucks
Report equipment, process and product-quality issues to logistics and production teams
Participate in daily and weekly pre-start and planning meetings
Follow and help improve procedures and SOPs
Assist with investigations and contribute to corrective actions
Participate in Yara Productivity System (YPS) activities
Provide training and task supervision to other personnel when experienced
Complete SAP transactions, purchasing requests, material movement permits and consignment documentation
Support monthly KPI tracking for the Production department

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in an industrial environment (mining, O&G, petrochemical, manufacturing or similar)
Experience with chemical or bulk material handling or mobile plant operation
Ability to work safely in a Major Hazard Facility environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Strong communication skills
Australian/NZ citizenship or permanent residency
Forklift ticket already held
Integrated Tool Carrier (or similar loader) ticket already held
EWP ticket already held
Work at Heights ticket already held
Confined Space Entry ticket already held
Gas Testing ticket already held
Cert III in Logistics, Business, Process Plant, ESI or RII (desirable)
Dogging or Rigging (desirable)
MHF or Dangerous Goods experience (desirable)
SAP experience (desirable)
Exposure to Lean/Continuous Improvement (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

$46,000 per annum Karratha housing assistance for duration of employment
6 weeks of paid annual leave
2D 2N 4 off roster
$35,000 per annum regional location allowance
$25,000 per annum shift allowance
$1,000 annual Health and Wellness allowance
Annual bonus program with a target of one month’s base salary
$3,000 per annum electricity/water utility reimbursement
Flights for yourself and dependents, twice per year, after initial service period
Relocation assistance
6 months paid primary parental leave
Salary packaging
Active Social Club
Culturally diverse workforce with a DEI Ambassador program