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Materials Handler

Main Objectives:

Coordinate the efficient movement of materials, products, and support services to meet operational needs, ensuring the achievement of company performance targets. This role involves receiving goods, kitting, cell replenishment, and organizing common parts, emphasising environmental and lean considerations within the warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, check, and log materials into the computer system.
• Unload/load delivery vehicles using the company Forklift Truck as required.
• Support the Materials Team Leader in achieving departmental KPI objectives and sustaining the 6-S program.
• Conduct daily cycle counts with great attention to detail.
• Prepare accurate, timely kitted parts for manufacture, recording against the computer system.
• Issue materials to manufacturing orders daily.
• Ensure adherence to FIFO principles for all materials to cells (point of need).
• Handle unplanned requirements using the requisition and NCR system.
• Store stock appropriately, label accurately, and maintain a secure and tidy environment, contributing to stock minimization tasks.
• Maintain daily replenishment of internal kanban systems for all cells and consumable racks.
• Control proper disposal of unrequired material in compliance with COSHH/ISO14001 Regulations, including recycling incoming packaging materials.
• Stay informed and support EMS and improvement team activities, adhering to ISO9001 (quality) and ISO14001 (environmental) requirements. Commit to achieving the company's business, quality, and environmental objectives and policies.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Strong numeracy and literacy skills, including computer literacy with prior material handling experience.
• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving ability with a knack for seeking alternative solutions.
• Proficient user of MS Office, particularly Outlook and Excel.
• Knowledge of JIT and KANBAN-driven processes.
• Hands-on approach with a keen attention to detail and excellent follow-up skills.
• Team player with a proven ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to meet business needs.

Permanent Role - Location - Southwater - Salary: £25,600

Benefits:

• Early finish at 1 pm on Fridays.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Private pension.
• Life assurance.
• Plus many more.