Yarn Store Operator - Inventory & Winding (Rotating Shifts)

Johnstons of Elgin; Elgin; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnstons of Elgin is seeking a Yarn Store Operative to join our busy Yarn Store, a library of wool cones. The role involves booking in yarns, issuing yarns, stock taking, stock control, and winding across a 38-hour week. Training is provided and duties require attention to detail and reliability.

The position is full-time on a three-shift rotation (early, back, night) with a strong emphasis on accuracy and teamwork in a historic Scottish brand environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to carefully and accurately follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and high standards.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Excellent colour vision.
• Organised and reliable.
• Computer literacy and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming and outgoing yarn.
• Ensure correct yarn supplies reach internal departments on time.
• Conduct regular stock takes and maintain stock records.
• Store yarn correctly according to company standards.
• Work with attention to detail to achieve output targets.
• Assist with operating winding machines as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Team player

Communication skills

Colour vision

Organised

Computer literate

Follow instructions

Job description

Johnstons of Elgin is seeking a Yarn Store Operative to join our busy Yarn Store, a library of wool cones. The role involves booking in yarns, issuing yarns, stock taking, stock control, and winding across a 38-hour week. Training is provided and duties require attention to detail and reliability.

The position is full-time on a three-shift rotation (early, back, night) with a strong emphasis on accuracy and teamwork in a historic Scottish brand environment.