Description
JOB TITLE – Warehouse Operator
DEPARTMENT – Supply and Inventory Group
LOCATION – Hamble
WORKING HOURS – 12 hour shift; 7am – 7pm (4 days on, 4 days off)
SALARY – Competitive, plus 8.7% shift allowance
A brighter future awaits you
As a leading global manufacturer of contact lenses, here at CooperVision we are committed to helping people all over the world see better every day. Our mission extends so much further than just manufacturing contact lenses - we are committed to encouraging every individual to be their full selves in a friendly and supportive environment and we look forward to building a Brighter Future together.
What you will be doing
As Warehouse Operator, you will be operating within a goods-in / goods-out warehouse team environment, ensuring safe handling and secure storage of materials and equipment used within CooperVision’s UK Manufacturing processes. You will maintain the day-to-day operation of the raw materials warehouse functions across both Hamble and Chandler’s Ford sites, solving problems as necessary to ensure optimum operational workflow is maintained. Other responsibilities include:
Health and Safety
- Comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act as well as all company H&S and PPE policies, actively promoting good health & safety practice.
Operations
- Receive goods into the Warehouse, label and put away to designated storage locations.
- Facilitate delivery of bulk materials into bulk storage.
- Pick and issue stock for distributing to UK manufacturing units.
- Participate in stock taking.
- Drive company vehicles on and between the Hampshire-based UK sites.
- Operate fork-lift trucks and other equipment for safe handling and movement of goods.
- Carry out daily checks of essential working equipment.
- Use computer-based inventory management systems.
- Combining teamwork and self-motivation, contributing to an engaged and inclusive working environment under the guidance of the Warehouse Team Leader.
Full training to gain competence in the above operating activities will be provided.
A full job description is available upon request.
What skills and experience should you have?
Essential:
- Full Clean Driving License for 3.5T vehicles - please do not apply for this role unless you possess this
- Good communication skills (written & verbal English)
- Proactive and service driven
Advantageous:
- Full clean Driving License for vehicles up to 7.5T
- Manual Handling Equipment License; fork-lift truck, etc.
- Previous experience of working in a warehouse or store environment
- Previous experience of using computer-based inventory transaction systems
- Problem solving with a continuous improvement orientation
- Good general standard of education.
What we offer
You’ll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including; 25 days holiday, pension scheme, healthcare cover, life assurance, a discounted contact lens scheme and so much more!
If you like what you see, take the first step towards your Brighter Future and apply today! All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.
THIS ROLE IS OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES
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