Warehouse Operative - Stock Controller

IPL Schoeller; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

IPL Schoeller is seeking a Stock Controller for our Wolverhampton site. The role covers the exchange of raw materials and finished goods between production and warehouse, with daily stock movement logging and strict adherence to GMP guidelines.

A valid forklift license and 3–5 years FLT experience are essential, along with strong communication and attention to detail. The position operates on a continental shift pattern, including early days and night shifts.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years FLT experience (Reach and Counterbalance).
• 12 months stock management.
• Stock control experience.
• Understanding Health and Safety requirements in the warehouse environment.
• Good communication and people skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Valid Forklift Licence.
• Customer Focus.

Responsibilities

• Being responsible for the exchange of raw materials and finished goods between production and warehouse.
• Ensuring all finished goods are accurately labelled and counted when entering the warehouse.
• Using a forklift to manoeuvrer finished goods in designated area.
• Preparing raw material and packaging required for production is readily available and logged at point of exchange.
• Tracking the amount of scrap entering the warehouse from production.
• Logging the generation and consumption of regrind that enters and leaves the warehouse.
• Ensuring all HOLD products are clearly identified and placed in designated area.
• Producing daily stock movement log.
• Responsible for ensuring warehouse area is tidy and presentable in line with company H&S and GMP guidelines.
• Assisting with general warehouse duties when required.
• Carrying out daily FLT and MHE checks.
• The Stock Controller must adhere to GMP and familiar with stock movement accuracy report.

Skills

FLT experience

Stock management

Stock control

Health & Safety

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Forklift licence

Customer focus

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Who We Are

On July 1, 2025, IPL Plastics merged with Schoeller Allibert to form IPL Schoeller (the 'company'). The Company’s operations are split across North America (11 manufacturing plants) and Europe (16 manufacturing plants). The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. IPL Schoeller is a leading manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions across a range of end market segments including returnable transit packaging, consumer and industrial packaging, environmental containers and agricultural packaging. The company employs c.4,100 employees across North America (1,600 employees) and Europe (2,500 employees).

The role

To ensure the efficient and accurate exchange of raw materials and finished goods between the production and warehouse team. Role is based at our Wolverhampton site and is on a Continental Shift Pattern: 2 days, 0645am – 1900pm and 2 nights 1845pm – 0700am.

As a Stock Controller At IPL Schoeller You Will

• Being responsible for the exchange of raw materials and finished goods between production and warehouse
• Ensuring all finished goods are accurately labelled and counted when entering the warehouse
• Using a forklift to manoeuvrer finished goods in designated area
• Preparing raw material and packaging required for production is readily available and logged at point of exchange
• Tracking the amount of scrap entering the warehouse from production
• Logging the generation and consumption of regrind that enters and leaves the warehouse
• Ensuring all HOLD products are clearly identified and placed in designated area
• Producing daily stock movement log
• Responsible for ensuring warehouse area is tidy and presentable in line with company H&S and GMP guidelines
• Assisting with general warehouse duties when required
• Carrying out daily FLT and MHE checks
• The Stock Controller must adhere to GMP and familiar with stock movement accuracy report.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• 3-5 years FLT experience (Reach and Counterbalance is required)
• 12 months stock management
• Stock control experience
• Understanding Health and Safety requirements in the warehouse environment
• Good communication and people skills
• Good attention to detail
• Valid Forklift Licence
• Customer Focus
• Ensuring the customer expectations and requirements are met.
• Delivers Results
• Leading by example.
• Coordinate activities for efficient service delivery across the teams.
• Managing and motivating the team and striving for success.
• Commercial acumen.
• Communication
• Competent communicating at all levels within the business.
• The ability to build strong relationships across all stakeholders.
• Mindset
• Showing a positive and professional attitude to everyday challenges whilst continuous improving processes.