Material Handler

Manpower UK; Heysham; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK in Heysham is seeking a Material Handler to support UK and Export shipments from the warehouses. You will pick shipments using the provided lists, pack and label according to regulations, and ensure accurate paperwork is completed.

The role requires good written and spoken English, basic IT literacy, and prior warehouse experience. Training is provided for equipment use and safety procedures, with emphasis on accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and quality
• Basic IT literacy
• Written and verbal English on working proficiency
• Kaizen/5S familiarity is a plus
• Previous warehouse experience is beneficial
• Experience with handling or packing chemicals is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Pick UK and Export Shipments from the warehouses using the provided Pick Lists.
• Follow packing and labeling instructions to comply with Transport Regulations.
• Collate Export Shipments and ensure paperwork is completed accurately.
• Maintain up-to-date records and paperwork for the role.
• Operate equipment after training and report any defects to a supervisor.
• Adhere to site security, EMS and QMS requirements and health and safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality mindset

IT literacy

English proficiency

Kaizen/5S familiarity

Warehouse experience

Handling chemicals

Job description

Material Handler

Location: Heysham

Shifts: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00

Pay Rate: £13.20 per hour

Responsibilities

• Pick UK and Export Shipments from the relevant warehouses using the Pick Lists provided. Reporting any items that do not appear acceptable.
• Follow all Packing and Labeling Instructions to the letter to align Transport Regulations.
• Participate in the collation of Export Shipments and ensure Shipments are loaded accurately and all paperwork is completed in.
• Have a good understanding of Third-Party Systems, such as Courier services, MSDS.
• Maintain good stock levels of all consumables required in our working area and understand the procedure for its requisitions.
• Operate any equipment for which we have completed the relevant training, and to ensure that all defective equipment and other relevant issues are reported to an Operations Team Leader or Manager.
• Maintain up to date records and paperwork necessary to the role.
• Ensure full compliance with site Security policies.
• Conform with the environmental and quality policy, procedures and with the requirements of the EMS and QMS and act appropriately regarding issues affecting impacts on the environment and conforming to product requirements.
• Conduct our day-to-day duties according to current procedures and appropriate Health and Safety precautions.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing activities on site.
• Carry out any other duties within the employees' skills and abilities whenever reasonably guided

Top Skills

1. Attention to detail and for quality
2. Basic IT literacy needed
3. Written and verbal English on full working proficiency required
4. Familiarity with Kaizen/5S would be a benefit
5. Previous warehouse experience would be a benefit
6. Experience with handling and packing chemicals would be beneficial