Warehouse Operative

We are currently recruiting for a manufacturing organisation in Alton who are looking for an experienced Warehouse Operative.

This role is a day shift position and is working:
Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm with a 2pm finish on a Friday

You will have strong proven warehouse or stores experience as well as having a current counter balance fork lift licence.

Main duties will include:

*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 associated 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.
*Liaise closely with the Warehouse Manager/Team Leader 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/Team Leader for resolution.
*Ensure maximum coverage within the warehouse and Yard area is maintained during operational hours
*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

Skills & Experience required

*Current licence for counterbalance Fork Lift Truck- essential.
*Experience within a warehouse environment; procedural knowledge and understanding of stock / product control, including receipt, handling, location and distribution – essential.
*Ability to prioritise and multi-task workload.
*Basic level of numeracy and literacy required.
*Ability to use computerised information systems to retrieve, update and input all relevant data on internal stock control systems.
*Candidates should be able to demonstrate that they are comfortable with computer systems.

This is a permanent position working for a forward thinking manufacturing organisation with competitive pay and a good benefits package!

Adecco is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.