Warehouse/Forklift Operative

TipTopJob; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in precision automation components is seeking a Warehouse/Forklift Operative to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be crucial in managing the logistics of incoming and outgoing materials, ensuring shipments are processed efficiently and on time. Your expertise in inventory control and forklift operation will be essential in maintaining smooth warehouse operations. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your contributions directly impact the success of the business. If you thrive in a busy setting and have a passion for logistics, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Essential Forklift Licence and experience in inventory management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely booking and shipping of goods, maintaining stock control.
• Accurate handling and storage of incoming materials and components.

Skills

Forklift Licence

Inventory management

Heavy lifting

Customs and duties knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

A growing business that is recognised as a world leader in its field of precision automation components is looking for a Warehouse/Forklift Operative to join its team in Hertford.

You will be working with a small team in a very busy warehouse, receiving and despatching material and components. You will arrange shipments for both UK and export daily, ensuring goods are shipped on time and before deadlines.

What you’ll do as Warehouse/Forklift Operative:

1. Ensure goods are booked in and shipped within deadlines, keeping a good control on stock.
2. Goods in, accurate identification, receipt, unpacking and storage of incoming raw materials and components.
3. Inventory Control.
4. Picking/Packing of customer orders, building weekly consignments.
5. Economic use of appropriate packaging to ensure adequate protection of products for international transit.
6. Booking couriers using their portals and adhering to custom rules and export controls.
7. Priority on making sure goods ship on time (OTD).

We’re looking for a Warehouse/Forklift Operative with:

1. Forklift Licence essential.
2. Inventory management/stock control.
3. Heavy lifting/manual handling.
4. Experience dealing with incoterms, customs and duties for import and export.
5. Experience working with SAP an advantage.
6. Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

To apply for this role as Warehouse/Forklift Operative, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV.