Production Operator (Stores)

Freudenberg Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group is seeking a Production Operator (Stores) in the Aberdeen area to support efficient production by receiving, inspecting, storing and issuing materials. You will help maintain inventory accuracy and ensure materials are available to meet production schedules.

The role requires a good standard of education and prior stores or stock management experience, with forklift experience preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Good standard of education is required.
• Previous stores or stock management experience is required.
• Forklift truck experience is preferred but not essential.
• Computer literacy is required.
• Able to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect incoming goods and verify deliveries against orders.
• Investigate discrepancies in quantity, quality or documentation.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and monitor stock levels.
• Manage min/max stock levels to support production and timely dispatch.
• Pick, issue and prepare materials for assembly.
• Expedite purchase orders and follow up on overdue deliveries.
• Conduct cycle counts and stock audits for accuracy.
• Maintain a safe, organized stores environment and handle loading/unloading as required.

Skills

Stock management

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Education

Good standard of education

Tools

Forklift truck

Computer literacy

Job description

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Responsibilities:

The Production Operator (Stores) supports efficient production operations by receiving, inspecting, storing and issuing materials. The role is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, monitoring stock levels, and ensuring materials are available to support production schedules.

• Receive and inspect incoming goods, verifying deliveries against purchase orders and supporting documentation.
• Investigate and report discrepancies relating to quantity, quality, certification, or delivery documentation.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, monitor stock levels, and investigate stock variances.
• Manage minimum and maximum stock levels to ensure uninterrupted production and timely dispatch of completed jobs.
• Pick, issue, and prepare materials from production requirements and packing lists to support assembly activities.
• Expedite outstanding purchase orders and follow up on overdue deliveries with suppliers.
• Conduct routine cycle counts and stock audits to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Maintain a safe, organised, and efficient stores environment, including loading and unloading materials as required.

Qualifications:

• Good standard of education (required).
• Previous stores or stock management experience (required).
• Forklift truck experience (preferred but not essential).
• Computer literate.
• Able to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.