Forklift Operator / Operations Assistant

Henry Schein; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Schein is seeking a Forklift Operator / Ops Assistant to engage in various warehouse activities such as receiving and dispatching goods and managing stock levels. The ideal candidate must have a relevant certification and thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring high standards of safety and efficiency.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus the option to buy 5 additional days

Life Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Subsidised gym membership

Access to Health & Wellbeing Apps

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Counterbalance / Reach Truck Operator certification required.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills necessary.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Accept and record inbound deliveries.
• Select and pack goods for customer orders.
• Maintain housekeeping and comply with health & safety.

Skills

Basic literacy

Basic numeracy

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Education

Counterbalance / Reach Truck Operator certification

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Forklift Operator / Ops Assistant – 40hrs per week (M-F)

Department: Operations - Warehouse

Reports To: Operations Team Leader

Location: Gillingham

Overview

The Operations Assistant role involves all warehouse activities related to receipt, locating, replenishing, counting, picking, checking, packing, and dispatching of goods. It also includes the accurate and timely processing of customer sales orders and returns.

Job Responsibilities

• Accept inbound deliveries and record purchase order details on the daily log.
• Unpack, check, and store received goods in correct warehouse locations.
• Complete stock replenishments as directed and report stock movements accurately to maintain location accuracy.
• Undertake cyclical stock counts as directed.
• Select goods for customer orders from designated stock locations, securely pack, and label for transit.
• Perform 100% checks on all picked orders.
• Process customer returns according to instructions.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping following cleaning plans from the Team Leader.
• Comply fully with all Health and Safety requirements and instructions.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Operations Department Management Team.

Skills & Experience Required

Qualifications:

• Counterbalance / Reach Truck Operator certification
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Experience:

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will be:

• Flexible with working hours
• A team player who cooperates with other departments

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Life Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Subsidised gym membership
• Access to Health & Wellbeing Apps
• Employee discounts

About Henry Schein

Henry Schein aims to provide innovative healthcare products and services, and to be trusted advisors to our customers, helping them deliver quality patient care and improve practice management. We value our diverse team members and are committed to an inclusive environment that fosters growth, ethics, and mutual success. We are proud to be recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for nine consecutive years and promote equal opportunities in employment.