Warehouse Operator

James Cropper plc.; Kendal; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer in Kendal is seeking an operational team member for efficient handling of warehouse materials. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a pension scheme, health cash plan, and wellbeing support. The ideal candidate will have experience in warehouse operations, possession of a Counterbalance Fork Lift Truck Licence, and knowledge of stock and safety procedures. Apply today to join a top-tier organization in the advanced materials industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme with matched contributions

Free health cash plan

24/7 employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Practical expertise in warehouse operations including a valid forklift license.
• Knowledge of stock systems and stocktaking procedures.
• Safety and environmental knowledge, including safe handling of dangerous materials.

Responsibilities

• Handle and move materials, both incoming and finished goods.
• Manage stock of all materials held.
• Record all necessary information accurately.

Skills

Practical expertise in warehouse operations

Counterbalance Fork Lift Truck Licence

Knowledge of stock systems

Knowledge of quality procedures

Safety and environment knowledge

Job description

Overview

Forming part of the production team, the primary purpose of this role is to carry out the movement of materials safely, efficiently and without damage.

This is a C Grade 3 shift role working 12 hour shifts over a rolling pattern which will be discussed in more depth after application.

Responsibilities

• Handling and moving materials, incoming and finished goods
• Stock management of all material held
• Providing verbal and written communication when necessary
• Comprehensive recording of all necessary information
• Providing assistance with maintenance activities on plant and machinery.
• Packing materials as required
• Preparation of sample sheets and maintenance of sample stock
• Training new operatives as required

Goods inwards and finished goods procedures and documentation

What will make you successful?

• Practical expertise in warehouse operations including a Counterbalance Fork Lift Truck Licence and ideally a full driving licence
• Knowledge of stock systems and stocktaking procedures
• Knowledge of quality procedures
• Safety, and environment knowledge and skills such as Fork Lift Truck safety, safe vehicle loading, COSHH, movement and storage of dangerous goods and waste/broke management.

Why choose Us?

• We are offering a competitive salary and benefits, including;
• The chance to pave your career with a global leader you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• We will help you save for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
• Free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest

If this sounds like you and you have an interest in working for James Cropper please apply today!

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The Company

James Cropper are global market leaders in advanced materials and paper products. Led by the Cropper family for six generations, we have an international workforce and an operational reach in over 50 countries.

Established in 1845, we manufacture paper, packaging and advanced materials incorporating pioneering non-wovens and electrochemical coatings.

We operate across multiple markets from luxury retail to renewable energy. Renowned globally for service, capability, pioneering and multi award-winning commitment to the highest standards of sustainability.