Full job descriptionMaterial Handler (Forklift License Required)


Join our essential logistics team as a Material Handler! We’re looking for a reliable and detail-oriented individual ready to be the backbone of our operations by efficiently moving, organizing, and tracking inventory. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in keeping things running smoothly, this is the role for you.


Our client is among the world’s leading suppliers of medical devices and a leading innovator in injection- and infusion-based drug delivery since 1906. They offer a warm and friendly working environment and embraces it’s employees and their diversities.


Job title: Warehouse Operative/Material Handler
Job type: Temporary - Ongoing
Location: Swindon (SN3 5JH)
Shifts: 8 AM - 8 PM (3 on 3 off)
Pay rate: £14.04 p/h, shift premium: £17.40 p/h


Benefits:
*Holiday pay

*Full training is provided

*Many of our candidates return year after year

*Access to the Randstad benefits app

*Local bus stops and train stations

*Free parking on site and street parking is available in the surrounding area



Job overview:


Under the direction of the Materials Value Stream Leader and Materials Lead Operators, working as a member of the warehouse team; responsible for conducting all activities within Warehouse and Material Handling to ensure that all materials are prepared via the MES Replenishment system and delivered in a timely manner to the Production lines.


Responsibilities:
*Using the Forklift / Pedestrian trucks for loading/unloading of transport vehicles and movement of products within the warehouse

*Conducting regular Cycle Counts via the MES system

*Completion of Racking Inspections and reporting any damage as a matter of priority

*Movement of products within the warehouse to ensure correct and appropriate location storage

*Receive goods delivery and ensure they are fully documented, booked in the system and report any quality issues immediately

*Conduct inspection & cleaning of outer packaging of product if it is not suitable for production to use before it is moved into an area for production use.

*Prepare Finished Goods for shipment as per documentation

*Drive trucks in a safe manner at all times with no exception

*Ensure all MES transactions are completed correctly and in real time as per relevant Work Instructions



Materials Handling:
*Loading and Unloading of the Shuttle that transfers materialsto and from the offsite warehouse

*Wrapping of all Finished Goods and Raw Materials using the Pallet Wrapper, ready to be sent to the offsite Warehouse

*Conduct regular Cycle Counts via the MES System

*Management of recycling to include bailing, compacting and tipping of scrap

*Management of the Waste Management area to be kept tidy at all times

*Supply of Materials to VS1, VS2 & Motan via the replenishment system in a timely manner

*To feedback any issues with reference to Replenishment to the Materials Value Stream Leader or the Warehouse Lead Operator

*Signing of small parcel deliveries within the Dorcan warehouse

*Ensure all MES transactions are completed correctly and in real time as per relevant Work Instructions



Requirements:
*forklift license prefer (counterbalance)

*Good knowledge of all related warehouse activities - Minimum 2 years’ experience required

*PC knowledge - to include Microsoft Office