Logistics Operative

Company Description

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sia Abrasives Ltd (part of the Bosch Power Tools/Accessories Division) is an innovative manufacturer of non woven and foam abrasive products as well as a distributer in the UK of coated abrasives. The sites in Greetland, West Yorkshire and Alfreton, Derbyshire, have a wealth of experience in the manufacture and development of abrasive products, ideally complementing sia Abrasives’ systems solutions.

Job Description

Reporting to the Logistics Supervisor, we are looking to recruit a number of logistics operatives.

Requirements of the role:

• Carry out duties in accordance with Company Procedures, maintaining a high level of awareness and commitment in the Safety, Health, Environment and Quality aspects of work. Carry out all operations in a safe manner, utilising appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as specified, and complying with all site procedures.
• Ensuring safety and security of visiting drivers and safe operation of trucks including a pre-shift assessment checks.
• Participate in safety initiatives, audits and incident reporting ensuring effective housekeeping measures are maintained in area, participate in 5S activities.
• Effective receipt and despatch of deliveries on time in full.
• Booking in/out stock within warehouse adhering and maintaining relevant picking orders and documentation, ensuring movement of goods within the department is recorded effectively.
• Inspect each shipment in line with Company standards/protocol.
• Participate in Warehouse briefs and safety meetings.
• Adherence to set/defined goals and targets.
• Inspection of incoming loads.
• Be flexible in all areas, assist with all other team members and give support to other associates.
• Undergo training, as required, for process or equipment changes and to maintain and increase competency, e.g., FLT refreshers.
• Understands Material Flow system
• Conduct and undertake general warehouse duties and standards including but not limited to consumables replenishment, waste handling, pallet wrapping, picking Works Orders, resolving stock issues, handling of raw materials and chemical waste, physical stock taking, label printing.
• Familiar with all forms of warehouse truck/transportation including FLT, Reach, Pedestrian trucks, VNA

Please note that you must have the right to live and work in both the UK and Republic of Ireland for this position as sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Ideally educated to GCSE level (Grades A-C) or equivalent.
• Proven warehouse experience essential and competent to drive and operate FLT / Ped trucks / VNA / Reach
• Must have an in date FLT licence for this role.
• Ability to maintain compliance and standards at all time.
• Team player and positive communicator.
• Able to accept “change” and work flexibly to high standards.
• Customer focused (internal and external).
• IT literate with good interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills, including accuracy and punctuality

Additional Information

Competitive benefits and services including pension, life assurance, 24 holidays + statutory leave, employee assistance programme, Perkbox, employee discounts on Bosch goods, development opportunities, close to motorway links and on-site parking