Posted in: Engineering in United Kingdom | Posted: |
ROLE OVERVIEW:
Our client, a world leader in aerospace manufacturing, is seeking an experienced Stores Forklift Operative for a contract position in their Stores division of their Isle of Wight facility
The business are looking for a motivated team player who will bring some fresh blood and enthusiasm into the facility
**PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING: suitable candidates MUST have both valid driving license and forklift licence (and be able to supply proof at application stage)**
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Follow standard work for material handling e.g. receiving, shipping, and warehousing
Use adequate equipment (forklift, tow train etc.) to move materials
Driving materials/stock around site
Record movements of materials in the transactional records system (e.g. receipt, bookings)
Make proposals to improve safety, quality, and efficiency
Managing of inbound material flow
Monitoring inbound delivery performance
Receiving, inspection, and storing of inbound deliveries
Track product availability
Pick, pack, and ship product for delivery
Prepare package and shipment
Managing of shipping, carriers and fleets
Authorisation and the processing of returns
Perform reverse logistics and salvage activities
Manage and process warranty claims
Locate and prepare stock for movement
Physically move stock
Perform all activities in accordance with safety and quality rules
Maintain inventory status
Perform physical inventory procedures
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS:
valid driving license and forklift licence ESSENTIAL
prior stores experience, ideally within an engineering/manufacturing environment
suitable candidate must be a team player and is able to fit into a team environment
Interested in progressing/ learning new things
computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel etc)
Use of material handling equipment
Any prior experience with Inventory management and Transport management
FURTHER DETAILS:
The position is initially for 6 months (with strong extension prospects) working both standard days (Monday - Thursday 8am - 4.30pm & Friday's 8am - 1pm) and Double Days when required (Week 1 Earlies: Monday to Friday 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. Week 2 Lates: Monday – Friday 2 p.m. – 10 p.m then loops back and repeats)
