Goods Inward Stores Operative

Platform Resourcing are currently working in partnership with a manufacturing business based in Cardiff. This client requires a well experienced Goods Inward Stores Operative who has had experience of operating a forklift truck to join their team.

Previous experience within a Stores or Goods in role within a Manufacturing or Engineering based Warehousing environment. You will need a solid knowledge of the goods in process as well as experience of completing updates to internal systems and spreadsheets with goods received, maintaining accurate records as well as updating and logging all necessary paperwork. The successful candidate will help co-ordinate the Goods Inwards area to ensure accuracy of receipting, effective stock management and rotation and to provide a constant flow of goods to production line.

Goods In/ Stores Benefits

Starting salary of between £11.87 per hour, plus 10% yearly bonus (£2468, which will rise as salary increases year on year)
Monday to Friday days - Shifts are (week 1) 6am - 2pm and (week 2) 10am - 6pm
Permanent, stable role within a growing organisation during an exciting period of expansion
24 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays with Christmas shutdown
Pension, 4% employee + 5% employer
Company Events
Long Service Awards, award given from 5 years on in 5 year increments
Death in Service scheme
EAP Programme
Free ParkingGoods In/ Stores Duties and Responsibilities

To ensure deliveries are offloaded safely in a timely manner
Ensure goods inwards product and paperwork is handled in line with the company procedures.
Ensuring all paperwork is booked in accurately and in a timely manner, reporting any shortages or quality queries to the supervisor and relevant buyer
Communicate with haulers in relation to deliveries
Loading when necessary (FG / materials / waste)
Manage yard area to ensure all goods are stored in their correct location and for easy access. Also ensuring the yard is clear of debris
Yard management is key - Allocating materials in their correct location and updating the system accurately in a timely manner
Ensure all stock is rotated on a FIFO basis
Provide weekly physical stock takes of materials and submit report to your supervisor, ensuring stock levels are always above minimum levels
Provide support to the production team, ensuring correct materials are always available.
Any other reasonable tasks assigned by your manager or Team LeaderGoods In/ Stores Essential Experience

Previous experience in a Stores or Goods in role is essential - understanding the goods in process
Forklift license OR experience of operating a Counterbalance and Reach forklift truck
Computer use - ability to update internal systems, use of spreadsheets or trackers to log incoming inventory accurately and efficiently
Use of emails, logging paperwork such as delivery notes
Experience of stock control and warehouse administration
Demonstrable track record of operating forklift trucks is preferable
Strong communication skills, able to work as part of a teamDesirable:

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