Job Title: Warehouse Operative
Location: Shoreham
Salary: £9.80 per hour.
Job type: 37.5 hours per week, 08.00 – 16.00
WSM Plastics has over 25 years’ experience in mould tool making and injection moulding and specialise in technical polymers for replacement metal components using such materials as V0 rated flame and toxicity material enabling us to supply into industries such as aerospace, medical, marine, renewable energy, transport, and the water industry.
The role:
- To provide production with the correct materials and components in order to achieve the production plan
- To manage the receipt of inbound goods and materials and ensure outbound goods are shipped on time, in line with customer requirements
- To safely move materials and components to the correct storage and stocking locations using appropriate handling equipment
- Ensure all product is stored in a safe manner and clearly labelled and packaged to the required standard
- Accurately complete all necessary documentation and system transactions
- Perform regular cycle counts and stock checks to monitor inventory accuracy
- Adhere to company health and safety guidelines to ensure the safety of yourself and others
- Play an active role in maintaining housekeeping standards to ensure everyone’s safety and adherence to the company’s 5S program
- Perform basic preventative maintenance tasks to ensure the safe and efficient operation of equipment
- To work as part of a team to help and support others and provide proactive communication to highlight problems or opportunities for improvement
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- To manage the inbound receipt of goods and materials. This will include the unloading of vehicles using appropriate handling equipment, checking goods received against documentation, transfer to the correct stocking point and accurate processing of system transactional data.
- To manage the outbound shipment of finished goods, components and materials. Ensure goods are labelled and packaged to the required standard and checked for accuracy against relevant documentation. This will include the loading of vehicles using appropriate handling equipment and accurate processing of system transactional data.
- Safely move materials and components to the correct storage and stocking locations using appropriate handling equipment. Observe correct safe handling techniques and practices and ensure necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn at all times.
- Accurately record information and complete all necessary documentation in full. Ensure all required system transactions are performed accurately and in a timely manner. Raise any anomalies or inaccuracies with the relevant party and ensure corrective actions are executed in a timely manner to ensure data accuracy
- Perform regular cycle counts and stock checks as required to monitor inventory accuracy
- Adhere to company health and safety guidelines to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
- Perform basic preventative maintenance tasks to ensure the safe and efficient operation of production processes and equipment
- Play an active role in maintaining housekeeping standards to ensure everyone’s safety and support the company’s 5S program.
- Working as part of a team you will be expected to work in a proactive manner and help and support others to achieve the company’s goals and objectives
- Be proactive in communicating any problems or opportunities for improvement to your manager.
Essential Criteria:
- No formal qualifications required
- Ability to fluently speak, understand, read and write English
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
- Experience working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
- Able to lift and move goods and materials within HSE guidelines
Desirable Criteria:
Certified training in the safe use and operation of materials handling equipment
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Warehouse Operative, Warehouse Person, Warehouse Coordinator, Goods Inwards Warehouse Operator, Warehouse Assistant, Warehouse, Process Operative, Processing Assistant, Processing Coordinator, Line Operative, Production Operative, Servicing Operative, Forklift Licence, Driver, Warehouse Driver may also be considered for this role.
