Our Client is a speciality supplier and manufacturer of raw materials and chemicals for the UK Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Food Manufacturing Industries.
They are now seeking a Process Manufacturing / Warehouse Operative. This position will be site based in Redditch, Worcestershire and is a full-time permanent role reporting to the Manufacturing Manager.
Job Purpose
- Carry out day-to-day processing operations support within manufacturing concerning food & chemical processing, industrial powder packing / repacking, stock management and Health & Safety requirements.
- As required, support the other functions within the warehouse.
- Work with the Process Lead to ensure all processing requirements for manufacturing are met
- Support the Process Lead to develop the capabilities for the food and chemical processing and laboratory formulation activities
Key Responsibilities
Processing
- Work and assist in the production, packing and re-packing activities within the Food Production Rooms and Warehouse areas
- Manage stock levels in conjunction with the Process Lead
- Carry out cleaning activities to maintain a high standard of food hygiene
- Assist in the writing and review of procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory and safety requirements
- Support other processing activities as required
- Checking finished records to ensure the right first-time compliance
Managing Warehouse and Stock Movements
- Produce weekly and monthly stock reports directly relating to food and chemical processing activities
- Ensure all packaging is available when needed
- Taking photos, scanning documents and emailing
- Facilitating stock audits
- Record and maintain BRC Work Instructions
- Re-ordering consumables
- Liaising with QC and H&S to maintain standards of Quality Management processes, Health and Safety, hygiene and security in the work environment
Goods Dispatch
- Arrange transport for finished goods including deliveries and collections
- Liaising with customers hauliers to arrange collections, deliveries and maintaining detailed records of these transactions in conjunction with BSC
Health and Safety
- Ensuring correct handling of materials at all times
- Follow the requirements of the MSDS to ensure safe handling
- Ensure high food safety standards are met at all times
- Safe loading & unloading of materials and finished goods
- Raising near miss and incident reports
- Identifying locations of raw materials and finished products
- Checking receipt of orders against a purchase order
- Warehouse cleanliness
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Manufacturing experience to BRC, FSSC, GMP or similar standards
- Clear written and oral communication skills
- Attention to detail, particularly with respect to weights and measures
- Ability to follow instructions
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Professional telephone manner
- Understanding SDS, COSHH and Risk Assessments
Desirable:
- A Forklift Truck qualification and valid license
- Knowledge of handling chemicals, as would a qualification in labelling and packing in accordance with IATA and ADR Regulations, although training will be provided
- Operating within a warehouse environment
- Experience within a customer service environment
In return, our Client is offering a basic salary of c£26,000 per annum, (salary is negotiable and dependent on experience), plus benefits.
To apply for the above position, please send your C.V to Lorraine Roger, Director at Atom Recruitment Ltd.