Job vacancy - Materials Handler

Position: Materials Handler
Reference: acsBmathand
Location: Newhaven
Salary: £16,500 - £18,500 per annum
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Job Title: Materials Handler

Have you got experience working in a material handling role? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly experienced team of people and company.

Main Purpose of the Role:

  • To provide production with the correct materials and components in order to achieve the production plan.
  • To manage the receipt of inbound goods and materials and ensure outbound goods are shipped on time, in line with customer requirements.
  • To safely move materials and components to the correct storage and stocking locations using appropriate handling equipment.
  • Ensure all product is stored in a safe manner and clearly labelled and packaged to the required standard
  • Accurately complete all necessary documentation and system transactions.
  • Perform regular cycle counts and stock checks to monitor inventory accuracy.
  • Adhere to company health and safety guidelines to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
  • Play an active role in maintaining housekeeping standards to ensure everyone's safety and adherence to the company's 5S program.
  • Perform basic preventative maintenance tasks to ensure the safe and efficient operation of equipment.
  • To work as part of a team to help and support others and provide proactive communication to highlight problems or opportunities for improvement.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

  • To ensure all necessary materials, components, packaging, documentation and equipment are available for production at the right time and quantity in order to achieve the production plan.
  • To manage the inbound receipt of goods and materials. This will include the unloading of vehicles using appropriate handling equipment, checking goods received against documentation, transfer to the correct stocking point and accurate processing of system transactional data.
  • To manage the outbound shipment of finished goods, components and materials. Ensure goods are labelled and packaged to the required standard and checked for accuracy against relevant documentation. This will include the loading of vehicles using appropriate handling equipment and accurate processing of system transactional data.
  • Safely move materials and components to the correct storage and stocking locations using appropriate handling equipment. Observe correct safe handling techniques and practices and ensure necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn at all times.
  • Accurately record information and complete all necessary documentation in full. Ensure all required system transactions are performed accurately and in a timely manner. Raise any anomalies or inaccuracies with the relevant party and ensure corrective actions are executed in a timely manner to ensure data accuracy
  • Perform regular cycle counts and stock checks as required to monitor inventory accuracy
  • Adhere to company health and safety guidelines to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
  • Perform basic preventative maintenance tasks to ensure the safe and efficient operation of production processes and equipment
  • Play an active role in maintaining housekeeping standards to ensure everyone's safety and support the company's 5S program.
  • Working as part of a team you will be expected to work in a proactive manner and help and support others to achieve the company's goals and objectives
  • Be proactive in communicating any problems or opportunities for improvement to a manager, supervisor or team leader to ensure speedy resolution

ACS are recruiting for a Materials Handler If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Materials Handler please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Materials Handler It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Materials Handler with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Materials Handler role you desire.