We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.
About The Role
We are currently seeking a permanent full-time Logistics & Materials Handling Technician to join our Ammonium Nitrate operations.
This role is a bit different to a warehouse job - the work is based in an industrial chemical production environment and involves heavy mobile equipment, bulk material handling and strict safety‐critical processes.
If you've worked in mining, oil & gas, petrochemical or other heavy industrial settings, you'll feel right at home.
Key Responsibilities
Operational & Equipment Tasks
Handle and load Ammonium Nitrate (AN) and Ammonium Nitrate Solution (ANSol) in bagged, bulk and containerised formatsOperate ITCs, forklifts, conveyors and other bulk-handling machineryCarry out logistics-area start‐ups and shutdownsEnsure equipment and plant areas are operationally ready
Coordination & Communication
Work with external logistics providers to safely and efficiently dispatch trucksReport equipment, process and product-quality issues to the logistics and production teamsParticipate in daily and weekly pre-start and planning meetings
Safety, Quality & Continuous Improvement
Follow and help improve procedures and SOPsAssist with investigations and contribute to corrective actionsParticipate in Yara Productivity System (YPS) activitiesProvide training and task supervision to other personnel(when experienced)
Admin & System Tasks
Complete SAP transactions, purchasing requests,



material movement permits and consignment documentationSupport monthly KPI tracking for the Production department
About you
Experience in an industrial environment (mining, O&G;, petrochemical, manufacturing or similar)Experience with chemical or bulk material handling or mobile plant operationAbility to work safely in a Major Hazard Facility environmentProficiency with Microsoft OfficeStrong communication skillsAustralian/NZ citizenship or permanent residency
Tickets you should already hold
ForkliftIntegrated Tool Carrier (or similar loader)EWPWork at HeightsConfined Space EntryGas Testing
Desirable
Cert III in Logistics, Business, Process Plant, ESI or RIIDogging or RiggingMHF or Dangerous Goods experienceSAP experienceExposure to Lean/Continuous Improvement
What's on offer?
$46,000 per annum Karratha housing assistance for duration of employment6 weeks of paid annual leave2D 2N 4 off roster$35,000 per annum regional location allowance$25,000 per annum shift allowance$1,000 annual Health and Wellness allowanceAnnual bonus program with a target of one month's base salary$3,000 per annum electricity/water utility reimbursementFlights for yourself and dependents, twice per year, after initial service periodRelocation assistanceAs well as 6 months paid primary parental leave, culturally diverse workforce with a DEI Ambassador program, salary packaging, and active Social Club
About The Unit




The Yara Pilbara Fertilisers' plant is one of the largest ammonia production sites in the world and we have also taken the ammonia process further downstream with the Yara Pilbara Nitrates Technical Ammonium Nitrate (TAN) plant, a joint venture with Orica.
Together with ENGIE, Yara Pilbara will also build a renewable hydrogen plant to produce renewable ammonia.
Find Out More About
Yara International: Yara International | Responsibly feed the world and protect the planet
Yara Pilbara: Yara Pilbara | Yara Australia
We are always looking for ambitious and curious-minded colleagues who are keen to make a difference, whilst residing in the nearby coastal city of Karratha, Western Australia, a key community in the region with a resource focus and a relaxed, friendly lifestyle.
All Karratha-based roles offered are on a residential basis.
Knowledge grows through differences
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal chance employer.
We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do.
To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I;) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I; ambassadors networks.
As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks.
These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job.
Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.
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📌 Logistics And Materials Handling Technician (Karratha)
🏢 Yara International
📍 Karratha