Material Handler

GEM Partnership; Shildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a reliable Material Handler in Shildon. This role involves managing warehouse inventory, unloading materials, and preparing shipments. Candidates should have prior experience and hold a Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence, along with a full UK driving licence. Competitive pay rates of £13-£14 per hour are offered, with day shift hours.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Material Handler or similar role.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office packages.
• Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence required.
• Full UK driving licence needed.

Responsibilities

• Unload materials from trucks to storage areas.
• Book transportation with hauliers through online portals.
• Prepare and secure materials for shipment.
• Organise production materials into identifiable job packs.
• Manage stock transfers to and from partner sites.
• Maintain 6S standard for logistics areas.

Skills

Material handling experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence

Stock control management

Job description

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Job Description
We are currently working with a client based in Shildon who are experiencing exciting growth in their busy Manufacturing business, seeking a reliable and experienced Material Handler to join our team. As a Material Handler, you will be responsible for managing and organising warehouse inventory, loading and unloading materials, and ensuring efficient operations within the warehouse.

Duties
•Unload materials from trucks and transport them to designated storage areas, and book into stock
• Book transportation with recognised haulier through online portals
• Prepare materials for shipment by packing, labelling, and securing them properly
• Organise production materials into job packs, ensuring they are packaged and clearly identifiable and move to relevant production area ahead of when required with the aim of reducing production downtime.
• Manage stock transfers to and from partner sites.
• Ensure effective, safe, accurate, clearly identified packs, and timely stock management to include space allocation and dealing with non-conforming product.
• Work closely with Purchasing and Production Manager to carry out stock checks and improvement activities.
• Maintain 6S standard for all Logistic controlled areas.
• Adhere to all requirements of the company Health, Safety and Environmental Policy
• Support environmental sustainability initiatives within the company.

Required knowledge, skills or experience
• Previous experience as a Material Handler or in a similar role
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages
• Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence
• Full UK driving licence
• Stock Control and Despatch
• Previous experience as a Material Handler or in a similar role.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages.
• Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Stock Control and Despatch.

Additional Information

Location: Shildon

Hours of work:
Day shift

Rates of pay: £13ph – £14ph

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Gem Partnership Ltd who are trading as a recruitment business.
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If you’re interested in learning more about this role please contact us on 01915872999 or email [emailprotected] or alternatively please visit our website to view and apply for roles https://www.gempartnership.com/