Raw Materials Operative

Paranova Print and Packaging; Boston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Paranova Print and Packaging is hiring a Raw Materials Operative for our Boston site. A Counterbalance forklift license is essential; full training will be provided. You will manage raw materials flow, stock control, barcoding, and stock takes while adhering to safety and quality standards.

The role involves following production plans, liaising with logistics and suppliers, and maintaining accurate records in Prism. A proactive team player with good numeracy and attention to detail is preferred.

Qualifications

• High level of numeracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support raw materials flow from supplier to customer with focus on safety, accuracy, quality and timing.
• Follow production plan to supply presses with material with high accuracy (98%+).
• Maintain and control raw stock in warehouse and conduct regular stocktakes.
• Operate within Prism and ensure correct bar codes and receipts are entered.
• Communicate with external logistics and suppliers to ensure efficient operations.

Skills

Forklift license

Communication

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Team player

Problem solving

Tools

Prism

Chimera

MS Office (Outlook/Excel/Word)

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Raw Materials Operative to join the Warehouse team based at our site in Boston. A current Counterbalance Forklift license is essential for this role. However, full training will be provided for the successful candidate.

This is on a triple shift rotation: Week 1 - Monday-Friday 06:00-14:00 & Saturday 06:00-13:00, Week 2 - Monday-Thursday 22:00-06:00, Week 3 - Monday-Thursday 14:00-22:00 & Friday 13:00-20:00.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• To support Paranova's responsibility within the Labels industry and assist with the key task of meeting customer's demands and requirements
• To ensure the smooth flow of product from supplier through to customer with the emphasis on safety, accuracy, quality and timing
• Follow production plan to supply presses with material with high level of accuracy (98% plus)
• Maintain and control raw stock in warehouse
• Maintenance and good housekeeping
• Working to tight schedules to ensure a high level of customer service
• To adhere to the company's health, safety and hygiene policies
• To fully understand and have knowledge of the scan gun uses and downloads as per training given
• To fully understand and have knowledge of the Prism & Chimera system and its use in all aspects of the raw materials warehouse
• To fully understand and receive raw goods, produce correct bar codes and receipt onto the Prism system
• To conduct regular stocktakes as directed by your supervisor
• Identify and recommend new ways of working which benefit Paranova
• Demonstrate an active engagement with constantly looking for ways to improve the process to drive
• Establish key working relationships with all colleagues
• To communicate fully with regard to external logistics and transport requirements
• To communicate and ensure an efficient, good working relationship with our suppliers

Key Requirements

• Excellent communicator (written and verbal) at all times
• Organised and calm under pressure
• High level of numeracy skills
• Great attention to detail
• Strategic and innovative thinker
• Friendly, approachable and flexible - a team player
• Proactive and enthusiastic
• Conscientious
• Full working knowledge of Prism, as per training given.
• Ability to manage and deal with change in a fast moving and demanding environment while still maintaining standards set within the business
• Computer literate - MS Outlook, Excel and Word
• Flexible with hours
• Counterbalance licence is essential
• Travel may be required therefore current, clean driving licence is essential

Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are unable to provide individual feedback. If you have not heard from us within 7 days after the closing date, then please assume that your application has not been successful