About this Opportunity

We are now looking for Operators (Warehouse & FLT) to be based onsite at our new Peterborough Plant. This role will report to the Warehouse Stores and Shipping Supervisor. This is a day shift Monday Friday 9 am - 5 pm position based onsite at the Plant 5 days per week.

This is an incredible opportunity to join Crown in a brand new role and become one of our first feet on the ground allowing you to be involved in setting up the Warehousing function for the Plant and putting best practices in place from day one.

Primary areas of activity and responsibility for the Warehouse Technician role will include processing all the necessary paperwork for customers and store deliveries as well as supplier returns.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the Warehouse Stores and Shipping Supervisor on data input to the MRP system and other files from stock takes
• Check with drivers on arrival load reference details whilst liaising with the Warehouse Stores and Shipping Supervisor to ensure load details of the product to be loaded for delivery or return match the dispatch and collection schedules
• Monitor and issue relevant documents to the vehicle drivers
• Process and provide all drivers with the relevant documentation for their deliveries and returns
• Communicate with drivers in transit or with Customer Service Coordinators about the status of freight
• Receive incoming and ship outgoing materials products or supplies
• Dispatch other raw materials and packaging to the shop floor collect empty containers waste drums and barrels to store in appropriate locations for disposal
• Inspect all the goods prior to receipt or dispatch to report abnormalities to the Warehouse Stores and Shipping Supervisor
• Count items received or shipped to check against packing lists and maintain a record of shortages or damages
• Process manual dispatches and update the entries in the Management Software Inventory Module SAP
• Store delivered items and check shelves and locations for outdated or damaged material on a regular basis to ensure appropriate inventory levels
• Generate pallet labels for purchased products as required when not covered by IT systems
• Liaise with the Plant Buyer on new outstanding purchase order delivery information
• Issue vehicle based information to monitor supplier performance and collect data to keep records forms and freight documents for all inbound and outbound traffic
• Prepare goods receipt dispatch reports and deliver requested supplies to internal departments
• Ensure following safe driving workplace safety rules and perform any function that requires the use of a Forklift within the Plant
• Load unload pile and transfer all kinds of products materials spare parts and machinery to specific areas of the plant
• Supply the production and subsidiary departments with all kinds of materials
• Perform Forklift precautionary maintenance that covers cleaning controlling filling and changing oils water battery tires filters and greasing

Required Education and Qualifications

• A technical qualification Eg NVQ BTEC HNC Diploma in a Mechanical or Logistics discipline or a similar subject
• Forklift Drivers License

Required Knowledge and Experience
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role in warehousing or manufacturing

Required Skills and Competencies

• Awareness of commercial business customer needs whilst putting quality first
• Self-starter and an effective team player
• Safety and continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English at all levels
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with the use of computers

Beneficial Education Experience and Skills (not required but nice to have)

• Previous experience working in the food & beverage industry
• Experience of MRP systems particularly SAP