Warehouse Operative

Job description

  Location
Alton, Hampshire
·  Salary
£19,575.00/Year
·  Category
Industrial & Manufacturing and Production - Chemicals, Paints, Pharmaceuticals
·  Job type
Permanent
·  Industry
Procurement and Supply Chain
·  External Reference
JN-072019-77097

x1 Warehouse Operative with Fork Lift Truck (Alton Site - afternoon shift)

1200- 2000 Monday to Friday

Starting rate of pay = £10.00 per hour with a view to increase to approx £11.50 after 3 months then a review after 6- 9 months

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the purpose of this post is to provide continuity of supply and stock control of materials to support the Production and Manufacturing schedules at the Alton warehouse site. The post holder will also assist and ensure that all deliveries and despatches are managed accurately and safely.

This is a warehouse-based role, requiring the post holder to operate an electric fork lift truck. Moderate physical effort will be required and will include, bending, lifting and the operation of basic manual handling. The post involves basic documentation and simple recording of electronic data, which requires accuracy and attention to detail at all times. There may be occasions when the post holder will be required to work outside in ever changing environmental conditions, ensuring the continual throughput of stock to and from customers and suppliers is maintained at all times.

Following training, the key duties of the post are as follows;

* Work closely as part of a team in conjunction with the Warehouse, Production and Manufacturing departments.

* Be responsible for stock control, including: receipt, handling, location and distribution

* Ensure that all stock is handled in a professional and considerate manner, as in the main it is not ours but that of our customers.

* Maintain stock levels within the warehouse and all other accountable areas to include the Yard in a clean, safe and in an ordered fashion and maintain consolidation of stocks within the warehouse, so to maximise space and ensure throughout.

* Ensure the Production and Manufacturing areas are serviced as required in a timely fashion, maximising throughput as orders dictate.

* Ensure that pallets of raw materials are properly located within the confines of all designated storage areas

* Liaise closely with the Warehouse Manager to prioritise materials supplied to Production / Manufacturing, and to ensure stock is picked and ready for dispatch as required.

* Ensure that unconsumed materials are correctly palletised, labelled and located back in to the warehouse after use.

* Report any stock shortages and any equipment failures to the Warehouse Manager for resolution.

* Ensure maximum coverage within the warehouse and Yard area is maintained during operational hours

* Warehouse and yard security (of both building and stock) is paramount at all times; take measures as may be necessary to enforce and ensure this fact

* Ensure compliance with Health and Safety at Work, and maintain that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standard Working Instructions (SWIs) are adhered to at all times

* Maintain high standards of GMP at all times in the warehouse and other accountable areas

* Carry out any other reasonable duties at the request of the Warehouse Manager

* Be available for weekend and out of hours work if and when the business dictates

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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