Stores Assistant

Role: Stores Assistant

Location: Crewe

Rate: £21.71PH - 40 hours per week

Hours: 8am to 4:30pm

Our client is currently recruiting for a Stores Assistant to join a busy and fast paced warehouse team within a well established manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous stores, warehouse or materials handling experience who is looking to join a stable business offering full training, ongoing development and genuine opportunities for progression.

As a Stores Assistant, you will play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of the warehouse and the efficient movement and storage of materials and products.

Responsibilities:

• Receiving, checking and storing incoming goods and materials
• Picking and preparing materials and products for production or dispatch
• Maintaining accurate stock records
• Using WMS systems and handheld scanning equipment
• Moving and handling materials safely around the warehouse
• Supporting the wider warehouse and manufacturing teams as required
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Following company procedures and health & safety requirements

This can be a physically demanding role, involving the handling and movement of the types of products manufactured on site, so candidates should be comfortable working in a hands-on warehouse environment.

Skills and experience

• Previous experience in a stores, warehouse or materials handling role
• Experience within a manufacturing or distribution environment
• Good organisational and attention-to-detail skills
• Experience using WMS systems and handheld scanners - desirable
• A positive, flexible and team-focused approach
• Good awareness of health & safety within a warehouse environment

Counterbalance and/or Reach Truck certification is highly desirable, and candidates holding current certificates will be given preference.

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