Flow Controller

Job Title

Flow Controller

Job Description

• We've teamed up with My Muscle Chef to offer a fantastic mix of subsidised and FREE meals for our team members.

• Enjoy the security of a permanent position in Dandenong South (VIC), with plenty of opportunities for professional development.

• Opportunity to work with engineers globally, building relationships within the business to enhance collaboration, innovation, and personal growth

Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports. The company is also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses and in the parcel market.

Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 9,000 employees, all committed to moving its customers’ businesses forward at diverse locations on every continent. With a consistently increasing turnover of 1.8 billion euros, it has established a global reputation over the past seven decades as a highly reliable partner for future-proof logistic process automation.

Your Position

Located in the South-Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, you'll have the exciting opportunity to work on one of Vanderlande's largest and most innovative automated warehousing solutions ever built.

The site is fully automated from start to finish, featuring cutting-edge equipment such as:

• High-speed conveyors

• Auto-palletisation and de-palletisation

• Automatic guided vehicles (AGVs)

• Storage and retrieval cranes

• Robotic arms for pallet-building

• Forklifts

• Multistorey picking, sorting, racking, and distribution systems

• Robotics

• PLC controls

• SCADA interfaces

You'll be working on a rotating 4 on / 4 off schedule, which includes two 12-hour day shifts followed by two 12-hour night shifts, and then you get to enjoy four consecutive days off.

This role offers a unique chance to be part of a groundbreaking project, utilizing state-of-the-art technology to revolutionize warehousing solutions.

Your Responsibilities

• Your role will involve responding to any operational issues, error notifications, blockages, alarms, and warnings. You’ll also be responsible for exchanging and refilling consumables like foil, labels, and cartons.

• You’ll communicate effectively with relevant teams to ensure smooth operations and minimize disruptions for our customers. 

• Additionally, you'll monitor Vanderlande equipment and guide client staff on proper machine processes and operations.

• Your tasks will also include clearing system issues or blockages, performing low-risk repairs like fixing pneumatic leaks, replacing filters, and aligning or replacing sensors. 

• You’ll be following instructions, working independently or collaborating as part of a team to get the job done.

About You

We're on the lookout for a highly motivated individual who’s eager to learn and grow quickly. If you have a knack for mechanical or electrical work and basic problem-solving skills, that's a fantastic plus!

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Good communication skills in English, both spoken and written.

• Physical fitness.

• Either an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or someone with Australian Permanent Residency and unrestricted work rights.

While warehouse experience and a current forklift license are beneficial, they’re not essential.

We value team players with a positive, energetic attitude and a strong work ethic. If you can think outside the box, this role could be your entry into the exciting and growing automation industry!

To apply for this unique and exciting opportunity, please submit your resume. If you’d like to have a confidential discussion about this position, feel free to contact [email protected] 

We look forward to hearing from you!

Diversity & Inclusion 

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

ID checks will be performed to verify work entitlements in Australia