Logistics Operator
Our client, a leading global FMCG company producing home care products such as washing detergents, are currently looking for CB3 Logistics Operator to work in their prestigious facility in Port Sunlight. This is a Temporary position, with an immediate start with the anticipated duration expected to be 12 months. The pay rate will be £18.11 an hour on basis of 37.5 hours per week
FLT license (COUNTERBALANCE) that is RTITB or ITSSAR accredited and has been refreshed in the last 3 years is essential for this role.
Applicants must be available to work shifts that cover a 24/7 working pattern Monday to Saturday following a 3 crew shift pattern:
Week A: Monday - Friday 6am-2pm
Week B: Monday - Friday 2pm-10pm
Week C: Monday - Friday 10pm -6am
The Logistics Operator will execute, co-ordinate and improve the requisite material handling tasks which includes but is not limited to:
* Safe use of material handling equipment to unload deliveries, receive, transport and store materials to their designated location
* Ensure correct materials are received through the checking and verification of delivery notes.
* Monitor and inspect deliveries and report any damage or discrepancies immediately.
* Correctly label and store products in designated racking locations.
* Use SAP for good receipting all deliveries and correctly transferring materials through the SAP system for full traceability.
* Carry out regular stock take and reconciliation activities in racking locations, warehouse and mixer
* Operate pallet hoists to move materials efficiently and safely and ensure Big Bag inlet and outlet positioning to ensure correct product transfer.
* Operate the Boone mixer in accordance with standard operating procedures.
* Operate the powder recovery station to minimise waste and maintain product quality.
* Support the execution of powder changeovers following all safety and quality procedures
* Manage raw powder spillage' in delivery and storage areas and their subsequent elimination, following correct safety procedures
* Carry out waste management activities ensuring rework/waste procedures are followed
* Ensure effective communication and seamless handover between shifts
* Carrying out requisite Run to Standard activities
* Provide flexibility, including actively participate in cross skill training, to assist other areas at peak times to maintain operational performance where skills permit
* Use of requisite SAP systems to meet requirements of the role.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
* Ensure company safety policy, rules, and procedures are understood and followed at all times, encouraging everyone to behave safely and challenging unsafe behaviour.
* Actively contribute to a safe working environment and culture by identifying and reporting health and safety hazards, unsafe behaviours and unsafe conditions
* Participate in regular inspections/audits for good housekeeping and area safety, ensuring agreed actions are completed.
* Execute tasks in line with Risk Assessments (RAs). Support in reviewing existing and new RAs. Support in creating RAs where none exist.
* Handle materials according to quality procedures and standards with minimal waste
* Take immediate actions to rectify quality issues and follow the escalation processes as required.
* Coordinate and execute quality procedures, tasks and documentation, including rework activities and quality investigations.
* Ensure materials are thoroughly inspected and processed onwards to the operation in an efficient manner.
* Anticipate and react quickly to problems in order to avoid impact to customer service.
* Escalate issues in a timely manner, where needed.
Identify improvements in order to reduce Cost, Waste and Energy.
* Define, follow, maintain and improve 5S standards and workplace organisation.
* Report equipment issues using proper procedures such as the tag database.
* Monitor equipment condition to prevent breakdowns, monitoring loss patterns using
* Provide breakdown information and support Engineers in analysis and counter measures as required.
* Record and classify losses accurately; manage loss data effectively.
* Assist leaders in embedding a "Fix forever" mentality with appropriate countermeasures.
* Contribute to the creation and review SOPs and OPLs as required.
* Identify, diagnose and resolve common challenges with System errors, including SAP, Manual Handling Equipment and miscellaneous problems that affect the smooth running of the process.
* Collate and escalate information on more complex faults to the Engineers or Leadership.
* Ensure all relevant skills are displayed on team skills matrix.
* Take ownership to close skills gaps identified by the skills matrix by arranging and completing training activities.
* Seek feedback from others to further development of own skills and raise standards