Summary of role:
As part of the Supply Chain team, the Material Handler will manage the whole process of material handling and inventory management at the Hazel Grove site from first receipt of goods, to recording, storage and allocation into finished products and finally despatch.
Key tasks:
1. Inventory Handling – Store raw materials or components. Maintain stock levels and update records.
2. Issuing Materials – Pick and issue materials to production based on requirements. Ensure correct stock allocation and move to assembly area
3. Packaging Product Ready for Despatch – Securely pack finished goods according to specifications, ensuring protection and compliance.
4. Obtain Quotes – Source and compare freight/shipping costs, selecting the best option for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
5. Documents for Logistics – Prepare shipping documents, labels, and necessary customs paperwork (if applicable).
6. Despatched Finished Products – Arrange carrier collection, confirm shipment, and update records to track delivery status.
Typical duties:
7. Work closely with the Supply Chain team to ascertain and maintain all critical stock levels
8. As required, raise and issue requisitions for stocked parts
9. Follow quarantine procedure for all necessary goods inwards, working with Quality team in accordance with company and compliance requirements
10. Unload incoming deliveries with FLT where necessary
11. Maintain and update all stock records in the business system.
12. Receive and record all goods inwards, create GRN’s and secure items to stores.
13. Record all Supplier Certificates of Conformity to the ERP system
14. Update and sign off Process pack with all orders
15. Liaise with the Assembly team regarding job kitting and scheduling
16. Kit jobs into job bins ready for manufacture, noting and actioning any shortages
17. Maintain batch numbers of stock and ensure their use in rotation
18. On job completion, receipt job for despatch complete with batch information
19. Maintain sign off procedure for all cartons despatched with AM
20. Carry out all duties in accordance with the company’s QHSE policies and procedures.
Required
21. Experience in a manufacturing/engineering/technical product environment ideally within Life Science
22. Experience in packing methodology
23. Proven ability to work within a team
24. Excellent attention to detail, organised and methodical – a clear thinker
25. Outgoing, proactive and engaged
26. Able to multi task whilst remaining focused on achieving primary goals
27. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
28. Good planner with ability to see the big picture as well as the detail
29. Driven to complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner
30. Competent in the use of a computer / basic IT skills
31. Compliant with Corporate, Local, Health, Safety and Environmental regulations.
Desirable
32. Knowledge and experience of working with a Quality Management system to ISO9001:2015
33. Knowledge of ISO14001 Environmental Management System standard