Job summary

Our client, a large Maritime and Defence supplier is looking for a Stores/Logistics Operative to join them on a 3-month initial contract at their site in Greenford.

Key skills required for this role

Stores, Logistics, Manufacturing, Goods in

Important

Goods In

Job description

Our client, a large Maritime and Defence supplier is looking for a Stores/Logistics Operative to join them on a 3-month initial contract at their site in Greenford.

• Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the British nationality and undergo security checks.
• Applicants must hold a full UK driving license as there will be the occasional visits to Loudwater.
• Hours: 8am-4pm Monday-Thursday & 8am-1pm Friday
• £25 p/h Umbrella or £19 p/h PAYE.

Key Responsibilities as a Stores Operative

• To receive deliveries from suppliers and other sources to check that the goods are correct and book them in on the system accurately. To carry out a check that the goods and paperwork match up
• Determine inspection requirements
• To decant the goods if required
• To create labels for each package in the consignment and move to the relevant next step
• To scan documents into system to maintain a soft record of paperwork involved
• To inform the recipient that goods have arrived and should be collected from Goods In
• To locate receipts in the correct location. Update the system with new location
• To pick shop orders, sales order, customer orders, shortages & material requisitions and pass the parts to production ready for build, adhering to the production schedule. To complete the correct transaction within the system to maintain the accuracy of the stock file
• To perform daily cycle counting of inventory and submit any adjustments to finance for approval within the system
• To liaise with stores lead to request and send stock from offsite storage
• Where qualified to do so load and unload vehicles as required providing an efficient service to both incoming and outgoing deliveries
• Keep the stores and surrounding area clean and tidy to promote good Health and safety practices
• To pack deliveries and shipments to the correct standard as specified within the contract. Advise commercial once the parts are packed giving dimensions and weights of each parcel
• To pick, collate & pack any items that require dispatch and ensure that all relevant procedures & processes are adhered to
• Dealing with any queries from a multitude of departments relating to the stores department
• To work within the goods In-ward, dispatch & stores areas within the department. Ensuring the timely & accurate undertaking of all tasks relating to the above and other stores related duties
• To be able to work cross functionally between sites to assist when required
• To perform daily checks on the Forklift and document findings
• To observe and practice all health and safety processes and guidelines at all times

Skills, Qualification and Experience as a Stores Operative

• Experience of working within a Warehouse or Stores environment
• Experience of stock counting
• Strong numerical proficiency/use of data
• Physically fit and capable of moving boxes and items by hand, as well as climbing steps/ladders
• Forklift license preferable