Logistics Decant Associate

G-Tem Wales; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Wales is looking for a Decant Associate responsible for managing the decant process to ensure proper labeling and safety compliance in a demanding factory environment. The ideal candidate will have previous manufacturing experience, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to solve problems effectively. This role offers a fixed-term contract with potential for advancement and paid overtime opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday and 8 Bank holidays

Fixed term contract potentially leading to permanent

Paid overtime

Work wear provided

Free parking and EV Charging

Monthly paid

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit for manual handling of steel components.
• Experience of working to deadlines and targets.
• Previous experience in Automotive Manufacturing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process orders through automated racking system following customer requirements.
• Ensure all decanted parts are labelled correctly for dispatch.
• Promote safe working culture and comply with health & safety standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain cleanliness of the area in line with 3S standards.
• Participate in training and development activities.

Skills

Previous factory/manufacturing experience

Ability to problem solve

Good eye for detail

Good manual dexterity

Time flexible

Able to work within tight deadlines

Job description

Post title Decant Associate

Division Logistics

Reporting to Logistics Coordinator

Post Definition/Purpose

The post holder is responsible for the decant process, ensuring that parts are decanted appropriately and labelled correctly for dispatch. Ensuring that you are working to strict safety and quality requirements to achieve daily production requirements in terms of quality and quantity to meet customer requirements with some supervision from a Team-Leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Process orders through automated racking system in line with customer requirements, ensuring that procedures and policies are always followed.
• Ensure that all decanted parts are labelled correctly for dispatch by adhering to G-Tekt labelling & packaging policies and procedures.
• Promote a culture of working safely by always working in a safe manner complying with company Health & Safety and environmental standards.
• Complete timesheets to account for “up and down time” daily.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities, for example submitting suggestions to improve the process flow to increase the production cell efficiency or improve health & safety on the shopfloor.
• To keep the area clean and tidy throughout the day in line with 3S standards.
• Support 5s activities throughout the shopfloor (Sort, set in order, shine, standardize and sustain).
• To follow instructions to ensure maximum effectiveness and to adhere to safety guidelines.
• Actively participate in training and development activities identified for either personal and/or team development advancement.
• To be prepared to undertake and support other reasonable requests made by the company.

Skills & Abilities

• Previous factory/manufacturing experience is desirable.
• Willingness to multi-skill and learn products and processes.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions and complete required production paperwork, reasonable adjustments can be discussed.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Important to be physically fit as this is a demanding role, which includes safe manual handling of steel components.
• Must be time flexible.
• Able to work within tight deadlines and with minimum supervision.
• Possess good eye for detail – the ability to quickly identify quality defects, process change points etc.
• Good manual dexterity, reasonable adjustments can be discussed.
• Able to make a positive contribution to the team/department.
• Shows openness, honesty and has a collaborative approach when working with others around the business.
• Is resilient, optimistic and open to challenge.
• Ability to learn quickly.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience of working to deadlines and targets.
• Previous experience in Automotive Manufacturing would be advantageous.

Package

• 25 days holiday (mostly fixed with plant shutdowns) + 8 Bank holidays
• 37.5-hour week working Monday to Friday.
• Fixed term contract ongoing potentially leading to permanent contracts.
• Potential for advancement in Company.
• Paid overtime (up to 1.5 hours compulsory overtime per day depending on business need)
• Monthly paid
• +20% premium on PM shift
• Work wear provided
• Free parking and EV Charging
• Working a 2-shift rotating pattern.
• AM – 06.00am – 14.50pm - Monday to Thursday
• 06.00am – 12.10pm - Friday
• PM – 14.50pm – 23:55am – Monday to Thursday
• 12.10pm – 18.40pm – Friday