Production Operator (Stores)

002424 Balmoral Comtec Limited; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg is seeking a Production Operator (Stores) to support efficient production by receiving, inspecting, storing and issuing materials in a UK-based site. You will monitor stock levels, maintain accurate inventories and ensure materials are available to support production schedules.

Responsibilities include inspecting deliveries, resolving discrepancies, expediting orders, and conducting cycle counts while keeping a safe, organized stores environment.

Qualifications

• Stores/stock management experience required.
• Forklift truck experience preferred but not essential.
• Computer literacy required.
• Ability to work independently with good organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good standard of education.

Responsibilities

• Receives, inspects, stores and issues materials to support production.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and monitor stock levels.
• Receive and inspect incoming goods against purchase orders and documentation.
• Investigate discrepancies related to quantity, quality, certification, or delivery docs.
• Maintain stock levels and investigate variances.
• Manage min/max stock levels for uninterrupted production and timely dispatch.
• Pick, issue and prepare materials from production requirements.
• Expedite outstanding purchase orders and follow up on overdue deliveries.
• Conduct cycle counts and stock audits to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain a safe, organized stores environment including loading/unloading materials.

Skills

Stock management

Forklift operation

Computer literacy

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Organisation

Education

Good standard of education

Tools

Forklift truck

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

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.

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.