Material Handler

Randstad Inhouse Services; Wanborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Wanborough is seeking a Material Handler to join their warehouse team. The role involves efficiently managing inventory, operating forklifts, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should have at least 2 years of warehouse experience and preferably hold a forklift license. Offering a pay rate of £16.15 and multiple benefits, this is a great opportunity for reliable individuals.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Full training provided

Randstad benefits app access

Free parking on site

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in warehouse-related activities.
• Forklift license preferred (counterbalance).
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload transport vehicles using forklifts.
• Conduct regular cycle counts via the MES system.
• Receive and document goods deliveries.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse activities

PC knowledge

Job description

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 its employees and their diversities.

Job Details

• Job title: Warehouse Operative/Material Handler
• Job type: Temporary - Ongoing
• Location: Swindon
• Shifts: 08:00-20:00 (3 on 3 off)
• Pay rate: £16.15

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