Material Handler

Randstad Inhouse Services; Swindon; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Full training provided

Randstad benefits app

Local transport access

Free parking on site

Job summary

Randstad Inhouse Services seeks a Material Handler for a temporary ongoing role at Swindon. You will operate forklifts and assist with inbound/outbound shipments, cycle counts, and proper goods handling within a busy warehouse environment.

The role requires a valid forklift license (counterbalance preferred), at least 2 years in warehouse tasks, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Training will be provided; parking is available and public transport access is convenient.

Qualifications

• Forklift license preferred; counterbalance.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in warehouse activities.
• PC knowledge including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Operate Forklift/Pedestrian trucks for loading and unloading and moving products within the warehouse.
• Conduct Cycle Counts via the MES system.
• Carry out racking inspections and report damage promptly.
• Move products to correct locations and ensure proper storage.
• Receive goods deliveries; document and book them in the system; report quality issues.

Skills

Forklift license

Warehouse operations

Tools

MES System

Microsoft Office

Job description

Material Handler (Forklift License Required)

Join our essential logistics team as a Material Handler! We’re looking for a reliable and detail-oriented individual ready to be the backbone of our operations by efficiently moving, organizing, and tracking inventory. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in keeping things running smoothly, this is the role for you.

Our client is among the world’s leading suppliers of medical devices and a leading innovator in injection- and infusion-based drug delivery since 1906. They offer a warm and friendly working environment and embraces it’s employees and their diversities.

Job title: Warehouse Operative/Material Handler

Job type: Temporary - Ongoing

Location: Swindon (SN3 5JH)

Shifts: 8 AM - 8 PM (3 on 3 off)

Pay rate: £14.04 p/h, shift premium: £17.40 p/h

Benefits:

• Holiday pay
• Full training is provided
• Many of our candidates return year after year
• Access to the Randstad benefits app
• Local bus stops and train stations
• Free parking on site and street parking is available in the surrounding area

Job overview:

Under the direction of the Materials Value Stream Leader and Materials Lead Operators, working as a member of the warehouse team; responsible for conducting all activities within Warehouse and Material Handling to ensure that all materials are prepared via the MES Replenishment system and delivered in a timely manner to the Production lines.

Responsibilities:

• Using the Forklift / Pedestrian trucks for loading/unloading of transport vehicles and movement of products within the warehouse
• Conducting regular Cycle Counts via the MES system
• Completion of Racking Inspections and reporting any damage as a matter of priority
• Movement of products within the warehouse to ensure correct and appropriate location storage
• Receive goods delivery and ensure they are fully documented, booked in the system and report any quality issues immediately
• Conduct inspection & cleaning of outer packaging of product if it is not suitable for production to use before it is moved into an area for production use.
• Prepare Finished Goods for shipment as per documentation
• Drive trucks in a safe manner at all times with no exception
• Ensure all MES transactions are completed correctly and in real time as per relevant Work Instructions

Materials Handling:

• Loading and Unloading of the Shuttle that transfers materialsto and from the offsite warehouse
• Wrapping of all Finished Goods and Raw Materials using the Pallet Wrapper, ready to be sent to the offsite Warehouse
• Conduct regular Cycle Counts via the MES System
• Management of recycling to include bailing, compacting and tipping of scrap
• Management of the Waste Management area to be kept tidy at all times
• Supply of Materials to VS1, VS2 & Motan via the replenishment system in a timely manner
• To feedback any issues with reference to Replenishment to the Materials Value Stream Leader or the Warehouse Lead Operator
• Signing of small parcel deliveries within the Dorcan warehouse
• Ensure all MES transactions are completed correctly and in real time as per relevant Work Instructions

Requirements:

• forklift license prefer (counterbalance)
• Good knowledge of all related warehouse activities - Minimum 2 years' experience required
• PC knowledge - to include Microsoft Office