Stores Person

The Company

LAI Group is one of Australia’s largest switchboards and switchrooms manufacturers. With over 115 years of combined experience, we are a leader in the design and manufacture of custom switchboards and switchrooms in Australia.

As a result of continuous national growth, LAI Group is seeking multiple Store Persons to join our team across our three manufacturing plants in Adelaide (Ferryden Park, Beverly and Direk) within our Stores Department. We would like team members who are excited about the opportunity to build a stable, rewarding, and lucrative career with us.

Schedule

Full-time

A 38-hour week (Monday – Friday + reasonable overtime).

Wage (Negotiable - Experience, knowledge, and ability will be taken into consideration).

The Position

As a Stores Person at LAI Group, you will be required to assist in ordering, maintaining, and reporting stock reports to the department manager. This role is important in ensuring our tradespersons have the appropriate equipment to complete their projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete delivery dockets for despatch of product, make freight arrangements, complete, and prepare project documentation for delivery.

• Issue or complete credit requests, quarantine and return non-conforming products to suppliers.

• Conduct stock report and good receive inspections on the quality and quantity of the goods received.

• Maintain rapport with suppliers and communicate any positive remarks and/concerns as necessary.

• Maintain inventory as required.

The Candidate

• Strong communication skills – The appropriate candidate may be required to speak to LAI Group customers and suppliers.

• Previous experience in a Stores Person position or similar.

• Ability to work in a team environment or autonomously as needed.

• Inventory software experience to assist in tracking goods coming in and out.

• High attention to detail.

• Great organisational skills and time management skills.

Desired Competencies

• Tertiary education in warehouse management or a similar education.

• Forklift licence.

• HR Licence (desirable but not essential).

What we can offer:

LAI Group encourages a diverse and inclusive culture where your hard work and input does not go unnoticed. We work with our employees to help them reach their full potential, offering opportunities for training on specific courses that support their professional development. As a family-owned business, LAI Group treats every employee as a family member. From the moment you begin with LAI Group, you are a member of the family.

• Paid training courses to contribute to your professional development (Forklift, EWP, Dogging, First Aid, Leadership/mental health awareness training, and LVR/CPR).

• Office uniform

• An easy-to-access Employee Assistance Program that has the support resources available to assist with your physical, mental, and financial health.

• Banking benefits through our trusted workplace banking provider.

• Corporate Private Health is available.

• LAI Rewards – From your first day, you will have access to over 650 discounted retailers that can assist you and your family.

• Looking for stability and an organised workplace? LAI has projects in the pipeline, which strengthen the economy and enhance our workers' skills. Work scheduled hours at our facilities, with the option to do site work, whilst being well compensated.

• Work for a company that respects you and your family's needs. Through open and honest communication, we support one another and work together to create a safer and more respectful workplace.

We look forward to finding the appropriate candidates to join our team here in Adelaide.

LAI Group is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities, Ethical Practices, and the principles of Cultural Diversity. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people from indigenous backgrounds, women seeking non-traditional trade opportunities, and mature aged people.