Material Handler II - Raw Material Handler
Location: Cramlington (Onsite) Pay Rate: £12.65 per hour (£25,155 AWR Salary Equivalent) Shift Pattern: 4 Days On / 4 Days Off (06:00 - 18:00) Contract Duration: 12 Months
Are you a detail-oriented individual with a background in warehousing or manufacturing? We are seeking a Material Handler II to join our team in Cramlington. This is a vital role responsible for the end-to-end management of raw materials to support our production operations, ensuring total compliance with safety and quality standards.
The Role
As a Raw Material Handler, you will ensure that all materials are accurately tracked, safely stored, and issued to production precisely when needed. Your daily responsibilities will include:
Receiving & Inspection: Verifying incoming materials against documentation and labelling them according to SOPs.
Inventory Management: Recording material movements in inventory systems, supporting cycle counts, and following FIFO/FEFO practices.
Production Support: Issuing raw materials to production areas based on specific work orders and batch records.
Safety & Compliance: Operating material handling equipment (forklifts/pallet jacks) and maintaining a clean, organised workspace in line with GMP and EHS standards.
What We Are Looking For
Experience: Previous experience in warehousing, material handling, or a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Skills: Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow strict SOPs and work instructions.
Physical Ability: This is a physical role involving standing, walking, and the manual handling of materials (up to 40-50 lbs).
Technical Skills: Basic computer skills for documentation; a forklift license is highly beneficial, though a willingness to obtain one is also welcomed.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Position Details Hours: 37.50 hours per week, with two 30-minute unpaid breaks per shift.
Overtime: Available when required to meet business needs.
Interview Process: 30-minute onsite interview.
Start Date: ASAP.
Ready to start? If you have the required skills and are looking for a stable, long-term contract role, apply today.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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