Logistics Assistant

Compenij; Harlow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking a Logistics Assistant to ensure the smooth running of product movements within the warehouse. The role involves unloading deliveries, maintaining safety standards, and managing stock rotation. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, be computer literate, and have experience operating forklifts. This full-time position offers a competitive salary with opportunities for progression after a probation period.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Two 30-minute unpaid breaks

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with team members.
• Competent in using a forklift and electric pallet trucks.
• Punctual and self-motivated in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with unloading deliveries and loading product orders.
• Ensuring adherence to Health and Safety regulations.
• Managing stock rotation and collating orders.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Computer literate

Competent in using a forklift

Self-motivated

Positive attitude toward problem-solving

Job description

Job Title: Logistics Assistant

Main Purpose

To ensure the smooth running of product movements within the warehouse environment.

To ensure our client's policies and procedures are followed, and that Good Manufacturing Practices are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Based in the factory warehouse, assisting with unloading deliveries and loading product orders on a daily basis.
• Assisting with distribution and rotation of product.
• Ensuring safe systems of work and adherence to Health and Safety regulations.
• Maintaining housekeeping standards to ensure a clean and safe workplace.
• Ensuring batch codes are clearly attached to all raw materials on entry to the factory.
• Managing stock rotation and return of recycled packaging.
• Collating orders and entering data into Intact software.
• Passing on completed work to ensure process efficiency.
• Checking all orders for accuracy prior to vehicle loading.
• Liaising with external logistics operators.
  
  

This is not an exhaustive list of duties. You may be expected to perform different tasks as required by your role and the overall objectives of our client.

Required Qualities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with team members.
• Computer literate.
• Competent in using a forklift and electric pallet trucks.
• Punctual, with a high level of timekeeping.
• Self-motivated and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude toward problem-solving.
• Accuracy in recording batch codes on dispatch paperwork for mass balance reconciliations.
  
  

Contract Details

• Hours: 45 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm, with two 30-minute unpaid breaks)
• Holiday: 28 days per year
• Salary: £28,800 per annum £12.30 PH
• Probation: Salary increases to £29,300 per annum £12.50 PH following successful completion of a 12-week probation period