Material Handler

Senior Bird Bellows; Congleton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Social and wellbeing events

Job summary

Senior Bird Bellows is seeking a Material Handler to manage receipt, storage and issue of raw materials within the Raw Materials Warehouse. You will ensure inventory accuracy and support QA functions while maintaining a safe and orderly warehouse environment.

The role requires experience in manufacturing, good communication, reliability, and a flexible schedule to cover overtime and weekend shifts. A full clean driving licence is preferred and the company emphasises quality, respect and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment and strong health and safety knowledge.
• Ability to move and track materials and operate material handling equipment.
• Strong organisational and communication skills and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming raw materials.
• Ensure inventory accuracy of count, location, and lot control.
• Eliminate write-offs due to loss, damage, and discrepant counts.
• Operate forklifts.
• Support Quality Assurance functions in the warehouse.
• Maintain warehouse function and appearance.
• Follow safety guidelines established by the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Good communication

Attention to detail

Flexible schedule

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Description

The Material Handler is responsible for the receipt, storage, and issue of raw materials, as well as the general maintenance and appearance of the Raw Materials Warehouse. These duties are managed and performed as directed by the specific requirements of the Customer, within approval guidelines and procedures established by the Production Control Manager.

What will my responsibilities include?

• Receives incoming raw materials
• Ensures inventory accuracy of count, location, and lot control
• Eliminates write-offs due to loss, damage, and discrepant counts
• Operates forklifts
• Supports Quality Assurance functions in the warehouse
• Maintains warehouse function and appearance
• Follows all safety guidelines established by the company, including proper use of safety equipment and relevant safety procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

What key skills and experience do I need?

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Motivated, dependable individual who exhibits a strong attention to detail and arrives on time for start of shift
• Ability to adhere to a flexible and demanding work schedule. Including scheduled overtime and weekend shift availability.

Qualifications

We are looking for a reliable and organised Material Handler to support our growing team. The successful candidate will have experience working within a manufacturing environment, practical health and safety knowledge, and experience operating material handling equipment. You will be responsible for the safe movement, storage and tracking of materials, helping to ensure production runs efficiently and effectively.

You will be a strong team player with excellent organisational and communication skills, able to adapt to changing priorities, work under pressure, and resolve basic operational issues. A full clean driving licence is required, along with a commitment to our core values of Quality, Respect, Honesty and Working Together.

Additional Information

We provide a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme, life assurance, and access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Our team regularly takes part in social and wellbeing events, helping you stay connected, supported, and engaged both in and outside of work.

Contract Information: Monday - Friday 40hrs

Closing Date: 11th September