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
As the Warehouse Assistant/Administrator, your duties will be: -
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.
The Warehouse Assistant/Administrator will have the following skills and experience: -
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