Role : Warehouse Assistant / Administrator
Salary : £26,000 p / yr
Hours : 08:00 - 16:00 Mon - Fri
Location : Birchwood, Warrington
Contract : Permanent
Our client, a manufacturing company based in Birchwood are currently seeking a Warehouse Assistant / Administrator to join their expanding team on a permanent basis.
Reporting directly to the Warehouse Supervisor would be assisting with general warehousing duties including Picking, Packing, using a Fort Lift Truck (Counterbalance) and Logistics Administration.
Benefits
* Private Health Insurance scheme subject to successful probationary period
* Excellent company pension scheme
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Responsibilities
* Assisting with general warehousing duties including Picking, Packing, using a Fort Lift Truck (Counterbalance)
* Organising the safe and efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of products to customers in order to satisfy and meet customer demand.
* Responsible for all goods in and out ensuring things are recorded correctly and traceable.
* Liaise with carriers chasing most cost-effective quotes for shipping both to UK mainland and European countries ensuring all documentation is correct.
* Interact with customs authorities to address any issues / questions arising during the clearing of customs.
* Coordinating with the sales and production departments as well as freight companies to ensure goods are DIFOT (dispatched in full on time).
* Advise relevant colleagues of any shipments that are on hold and of any warehouse or transport issues.
* Some heavy lifting required while picking up to 25kg.
* Must have a positive, customer focused attitude in line with the company's values and a willingness to encourage change and continuous improvement.
* Any other warehousing or administration duties required by the senior leaders.
Qualifications
* Minimum of 3 years warehousing experience
* Working knowledge and understanding of ERP applications such as Oracle
* Must have a valid RTITB accredited Counterbalance Forklift driver licence and experience.
* Confident to communicate with external parties and hauliers.
* Flexible and adaptable
* Good time management and prioritisation skills
* Dynamic and self-motivated with strong communication, interpersonal and relationship skills.
* A team player with enthusiasm for your work and dedicated to high standards of quality.
* Confident in use of Microsoft Office packages in particular excel and outlook.
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