Logistics Operator

essity; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Essity in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Logistics Operator to handle order picking, receiving, storing and replenishing stock, ensuring timely supplies to production while maintaining a safe, organized work environment.

You will work within Essity safety standards, perform cycle counts, manage materials using correct location codes, and keep the warehouse clean and well-organized. This role supports continuous production flow and quality safety practices.

Qualifications

• Basic literacy and numeracy.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic problem solving abilities.
• Good communication skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Attention to detail in tasks and records.
• Action oriented with a can-do approach.
• Flexibility to adapt to shift needs.
• Safety awareness and adherence to rules.
• Willingness to learn and improve.
• Basic mechanical skills or aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Loads/unloads and visually checks raw materials and finished goods for damage or discrepancies.
• Stores and allocates materials using correct location codes.
• Performs cycle counts and reports discrepancies as defined.
• Keeps warehouse clean and organized, maintaining a safe workspace.
• Maintains forklift and other logistics equipment as required.
• Provides materials to production lines to support timely manufacturing.
• Reports any non-conforming materials and supports corrective actions.

Skills

Literacy & numeracy

Computer literacy

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Action oriented

Flexibility

Safety awareness

Learning agility

Mechanical basics

Job description

Logistics Operator

Ensures efficient and accurate handling of raw materials by performing order picking, receiving, storing, and replenishing stock. Supplies materials to production in a timely manner while maintaining a safe, organized, and compliant work environment.

Main accountabilities and responsibilities (including I Care)

An Employee with uncompromised commitment to our I Care journey which ensures a safe, healthy, and sustainable work environment.

• Works within Essity safety standards, with responsibility for personal and others' safety
• Loads/unloads and visually checks raw materials and finished goods for damage or discrepancies
• Blocks and reports non-conforming materials
• Supplies raw materials/finished goods to production lines
• Removes production waste and returns blocked materials/products
• Performs cycle counts based on defined intervals
• Stores and allocates materials using correct location codes
• Completes documentation during unload, store, remove, and cycle count activitiesMaintains forklift and other logistics equipment
• Keeps warehouse clean and organized

Skills and Competencies

• Basic literacy and maths
• Basic computer skills
• Basic problem solving skills
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Action orientation
• Flexibility
• Safety Awareness
• Learning Agility
• Basic Mechanical Skills

Application End Date: 14 Sept 2026