Company Overview
Join a dynamic and creative company in Hampshire, that has been a leader in manufacturing and supplying natural flavours to the food and beverage industry since 1965. We operate in over 50 countries and credit our success to our dedicated employees - 30% of whom have been with the company for over a decade. A key factor in our growth is a commitment to World-Class Manufacturing (WCM), fostering continuous improvement and innovation across the business.
We pride ourselves on a vibrant and distinctive workplace culture that values individuality, innovation, and collaboration. We believe work should be enjoyable, blending professionalism with a friendly atmosphere where hard work is recognised and rewarded.
Summary
We are seeking a Warehouse Technician to join our team at Lionel Hitchen Ltd. This role is essential in ensuring the efficient operation of our warehouse, contributing to the overall success of our manufacturing processes. The Warehouse Technician will be responsible for various tasks related to the receiving, distribution and movement of goods.
The successful candidate will:
* Assemble and check transfer orders internal customers in a timely manner
* Operating forklift trucks in a safe and timely manner to support all site activities
* Receiving deliveries, checking condition and accurately completing the necessary paperwork and Unity operations
* Managing rack locations to ensure efficient use of space, recording all movements on Unity
* Reporting and recording stock movement and discrepancies
* Handling/ manufacturing products and raw materials by complying with the information within the MSDS's, risk and COSHH assessments
* Pick and pack sales orders for dispatch to internal or external customers in a timely manner:
* taking into consideration customer specific rules
* comply fully with legal guidance on packaging and labelling requirements
* Goods-out management:
* Vehicle checks
* Checking of driver's ADR licensing
* Ensuring all despatch documentation is provided (Invoices, packing lists, DG notes etc.)
* Goods-in control of supplier deliveries:
* Vehicle checks
* Documentation checks
* Physical check of goods before accepting deliveries
* Completion of driver documentation
* Goods in sampling according to specific delivery requirements
* Re-labelling of all materials with LH CLP labels
Knowledge & Skills required:
* Numerate and literate
* Basic knowledge of food hygiene
* Ability to use a computerized stock management system
* Forklift truck driver (counterbalance & reach truck)
* Previous experience of working in a warehousing environment, preferably in food or pharmaceutical industry
* Good communication skills
* Attention to detail & high accuracy of work
* IATA Trained (Training Provided)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,793.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Bereavement leave
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Financial planning services
* Free flu jabs
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Paid volunteer time
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person