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SalaryROLE 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)
