Logistics Operator

AL810: Logistics Operator  Salary: CompetitiveLocation: EnfieldOverview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Logistics Operator on behalf of one of our clients.  To ensure the safe, efficient, secure and controlled receipt, storage and movement of factory stocks / materials in accordance with Company procedures along with the accurate inputting of various transactions, record updating and reporting as required. Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.  Duties and Responsibilities: 

• To practice good housekeeping so as to maintain the quality of materials and a safe working environment. 
• Release production shop orders, create pick lists, marshal kits and complete 1st issue transaction.  
• Update stock records for shop order shortage and other non-shop order issues, as required. 
• Vetting and approval of materials requisitions prior to picking. 
• The marshalling of materials for independent supply to other stores/warehouses as required. 
• Completion of the daily cycle counting, count updates, variances and analysis reporting as required. 
• Initiate replenishment of bin-items and production consumables, as required. 
• Undertake the validation and receipt of items onto company premises within agreed timescales, and to efficiently control their subsequent movement to the required storage area /location or consignee, as required. 
• Initiate and facilitate the return of defective materials to suppliers, as required.  
• Promote security and prevent unauthorised access to storage, receiving and despatch areas as required. 
• Physically pick and pack consignments for customers/site requests and update records as required. 
• Facilitate customer collections and update records as required. 
• To undertake stock write-offs and disposals, as required. 
• Any other tasks associated with this role. 

Skills and Qualifications: 

• Experience in a stores, warehouse, goods receiving, packing and despatch role. 
• Dealing with various types of materials and administrative tasks, to meet strict operational deadlines/requirements. 
• A current counterbalance forklift truck operating licence. 
• Exercising a good degree of independent judgement. 
• Working with minimum direct supervision. 
• Operating a forklift truck. 
• Communicating at various levels. 
• Physically fit, for health & safety purposes a medical may be required for employees who use a forklift truck. 
• Must be prepared to work outside. 
• May be required to work outside normal working hours. 
• Computer literate. 
• Standing, walking and bending throughout the day. 
• Capable of manual handling/lifting on a regular basis, throughout the day. 
• Ability to concentrate on lists of specific items relating to codes and numbers. 

Salary: CompetitiveLocation: Enfield