Stores Operative

Key Responsibilities

Receiving:

• Assist with loading and unloading goods received into the company.
• Book items in and out of the inspection area for detailed quality checks as needed.
• Verify incoming goods and report any discrepancies to Purchasing.
• Ensure full traceability, labelling items, assigning internal batch numbers, and filing supplier Certificates of Conformity.
• Distribute Goods Received Notes (GRNs) to the finance department.
• Deliver non-stock items to the correct departments.

Kitting:

• Provide timely kitting of materials needed for production.
• Prepare materials for any sub-contract operations required by Purchasing.
• Address and clear any shortages, ensuring production has all necessary materials.

General Duties:

• Maintain stock locations and manage the shelf-life of specific materials (e.g., adhesives, resins, rubber products).
• Issue requisitioned parts to Production Supervisors.
• Assist with ongoing inventory checks to ensure stock data accuracy.
• Be available for stock audits and willing to work overtime if necessary.
• Undertake any additional duties or special projects as assigned by Line Managers and Supervisors.
• Maintain adequate levels of production consumables.
• Assist in training new Associates in Stores operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid Forklift Certification.

Physical Demands:

• Manual handling of products is required.

Work Environment:

• Open-plan stores adjacent to an electro mechanical manufacturing area.
• Duties involve working in various factory areas, including assembly, machining, and plating.
• The stores area has open shelving and frequent access to external storage, resulting in variable temperatures.
• PPE provided as needed.