Stores Operative (Temporary)
To ensure the Production department is supplied with raw materials to manufacture products in line with demand. To ensure accurate stock holding within the Department.
Manchester, UK
Full Time, Temporary
GCSE or higher in Maths & English
B1 FLT License
Responsibilities:
- Handling and movement of materials within the Raw Materials and Goods In department.
- Material Issue to Manufacturing.
- Put away of new raw materials from the Goods In area and Sub-Assemblies/ Engineered parts manufactured In-House.
- Kitting of Raw Materials to satisfy Production Jobs, and physical movement / transfer of those parts.
- Completion of regular stock counts to ensure material quantity accuracy.
Goods Inward Processing & Put Away
The transfer of materials from the loading bay to the goods inward area. Designated, trained operators will move bulky and heavy items using the fork lift truck. The processing of the receipt from suppliers using a PC to record the supplier advice note against the Elcometer purchase order number. The verification that the supplied quantity and part supplied are correct. The barcode labelling of received items. The booking of serialised and non-serialised parts ‘to stock’ via receipt entry using the company’s ERP system.The raising of any receipt irregularities or queries with the Materials Controller. The onward movement to inspection processing via HHT if required, or the onward movement to the specified raw materials location (putaway). The receipt of material returned from suppliers (RMA processing).
The transfer of RMA materials to inspection. The receipt and booking of non-stocked items and the arrangement for the intended recipient to collect the items.
Kitting & Kanban
The picking of components for kits from defined locations using HHT’s. The Kanban replenishment of Production Locations using HHT’s. The collection of FGS parts from a separate warehouse on site. The use of vertical carousels.
The transfer of picked items to the correct shop floor locations. Accurate counting ability is essential.
Physical Receipt
Receiving and locating of completed sub-assemblies (In-House Manufacturing) to Raw Material Bin locations, including accurate physical count checking and HHT use.
Put away of new Raw Materials parts and components from Goods In, using HHT and physical count checking.
PI Counting (Stock taking)
The accurate physical counting of specific stores inventory parts on an ongoing basis.
Housekeeping
Ensuring all duties are carried out in a tidy manner and complying with on-going housekeeping procedures.
Health & Safety
Compliance with the use of issued personal protective equipment (PPE). Compliance with manual handling policies and accepted practices. Seeking of assistance or guidance when moving material that may present a risk.
About You:
Experience
- Three or more years of experience working in a fast-moving Stores environment.
Skills
- Accurate counting ability.
- Concentration and focus.
- Ability to notice anomalies and differences in parts.
Applying:
Applications should be made by forwarding a copy of your up to date CV and covering letter to hr@elcometer.com or alternatively, you can submit your application by post to: Elcometer Limited, Edge Lane, Droylsden, Manchester, M43 6BU.