Warehouse Assistant (Ref: PK9244)

NEW VACANCY! (PK9244)

WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT

CHESHIRE

SALARY £30K (Depending on Experience)

DAY SHIFTS: Monday to Thursday - 8am till 5pm / Friday 8am till 4pm

Our client is a well-established manufacturer within the print and packaging sector, known for manufacturing high quality tapes, protection films and adhesive solutions. The business has grown with now operating a well organised production facility, supporting diverse customer base across multiple industries.

They are currently looking for a reliable Warehouse Assistant to support the day to day warehouse operations, ensuring the efficient handling, storage and dispatch of goods. This role involves working closely with production, sales teams and maintain high standards of safety and productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce packing specifications and delivery notes for export orders once sales orders are complete, ensuring documentation is generated from VGM data and accurately filed under the relevant customer within the system
• Support and participate in regular stock checks to maintain accurate inventory levels
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, ensuring a safe, clean, and organised working environment at all times
• Manage traffic responsibilities on-site, ensuring the safe arrival, movement and departure of all vehicles
• Oversee the purchasing of warehouse consumables (e.g. pallets), ensuring materials meet the required specifications
• Provide feedback and support to the Systems Manager regarding system improvements, particularly in relation to NetSuite and RF-Smart
• Attend and contribute to production meetings, including the Daily Production Planning Huddle, ensuring all relevant scheduling information is available, identifying issues or blockages, and supporting actions to resolve them
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards, following all required procedures and protocols
• Contribute to the safe and efficient implementation of new systems and processes
• Take responsibility for preventing dispatch where quality issues are identified, escalating concerns promptly to supervisors and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Work collaboratively with the management team to improve working practices, increase productivity, and reduce costs
• Ensure goods (both incoming and outgoing) are processed efficiently to avoid unnecessary delays

Requirements:

• Minimum GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• Proven warehouse experience, particularly handling high-volume orders
• Strong understanding of warehouse and/or production ERP systems and databases, with excellent computer literacy
• Valid Forklift Truck licence with practical operating experience
• Valid Reach Truck licence with practical operating experience
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively, particularly in relation to stock control and dispatch
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, with a proactive and independent approach to planning and problem-solving
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal