Logistics Coordinator

  • Australia
  • Wollongong
  • Contract
  • AU$70 - AU$80 per hour

Role: Logistics Coordinator

Contract Length: Initial 6-9 month contract (very likely to extend)

Location: Port Kembla, NSW | Site-based

Hourly Pay: Approx. $70-$80/hour

Client Industry: ASX-listed Manufacturer

Role Overview

Join a leading ASX-listed manufacturing team supporting one of the largest site upgrades in the region. This role sits within a growing logistics team alongside several Logistics Coordinators we have already placed on site, created to support the increasing volume of incoming equipment and materials.

In practice, the role is closer to a forklift operator with additional responsibilities, focused on managing deliveries, operating forklifts, and maintaining accurate inventory using the Datapel system.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Operate forklifts to unload, move, and store incoming equipment and materials
  • Coordinate delivery logistics with trucking and transport companies
  • Manage inventory control using Datapel and Excel
  • Oversee unloading, inspection, repacking, and readiness of equipment for site use
  • Manage and track cooling systems and electrical equipment inventory
  • Keep laydown and storage areas safe, tidy, and well organised
  • Provide updates to the project team on deliveries and inventory status
  • Follow WHS procedures and maintain a strong focus on safety and teamwork

Must-Have Skills & Experience

  • Experience operating forklifts in a logistics, warehouse, or industrial environment
  • Forklift licence – essential
  • Strong IT skills and confidence working with inventory systems such as Datapel, Excel, or similar
  • Experience managing incoming goods and coordinating deliveries
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • Ability to work 6 days per week, typically 8-10 hours per day

Nice to Have

  • Experience working with electrical equipment or electrical inventory
  • Background in electrical supply, electrical wholesale, or industrial environments
  • Experience working on large industrial or infrastructure projects
  • Knowledge of WHS regulations

What You’ll Get

  • 6-9 month contract with strong extension potential
  • Competitive $70-$80 per hour
  • Opportunity to work on a major upgrade project at a large industrial site
  • Join a collaborative logistics team supporting a major project delivery

To Apply

If you’re a hands-on logistics professional with forklift experience and strong inventory management skills, apply now and send us your resume.

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