Logistics Operator: Materials Flow & Production Support

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

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.