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Material Handler

Sutton Coldfield Permanent £26,700 - £26,700 per year View Job Description
The Material Handler role involves managing the movement, storage, and organisation of goods within the logistics department. This position is crucial for ensuring smooth operations in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
  • Experience of working with computerised stock management system is essential.
  • FLT Licence required: - Counterbalance & Reach, Flexi would be advantage

About Our Client

The employer is a medium-sized organisation within the industrial/manufacturing sector, known for its commitment to operational efficiency and quality. The company values precision and reliability in its logistics operations, offering a stable and structured work environment.

Job Description

  • Work within the core values of the business, Quality, Innovation, a complete offer, attention to detail, care of the environment, competitive enterprise, global capability, unique product, ease of use in all work-related activities.
  • Understand company objectives and strive to meet or exceed the KPIs and metrics.
  • Maintain Flow of Material to Production ensuring that where appropriate materials are issued in full and on time
  • Issue and complete orders in accurate and timely manner and update live booking via SAP
  • Clear Material shortages as soon as materials become available.
  • Timely processing of all goods issues to internal and external customers ensuring 5 S principles and transactions are completed at all times using SAP.
  • Receive and document all goods and services into the company ensuring that transactions are completed correctly and promptly.
  • Pick and transfer between the appropriate warehouses items required to fulfil customer sales orders.
  • Ensure that material returns are transacted accurately and promptly.
  • Ensure that materials are correctly identified and stored.
  • Ensure that stock rotation practices are maintained.
  • Ensure that all materials handling equipment is maintained and fit for use
  • Undertake regular stock checks in line with company requirements.
  • Collect or deliver materials to internal staff.
  • Pick, Pack and load goods required for despatch.
  • Ensure all necessary documentation is accurate and accompanies all shipments.
  • File and maintain packing and despatch documentation and records.
  • Undertake regular housekeeping activity - 5 S

The Successful Applicant

A successful Material Handler should have:

  • Proven experience in a manufacturing environment, covering, shipping, goods inward, production movements and repetitive FLT movements.
  • Experience of working with computerised stock management system is essential.
  • Methodical and accurate record keeping.
  • A comprehensive understanding of safety procedures.
  • Meeting tight deadlines
  • Experience of working in a similar environment
  • Proficient in ERP/SAP systems and Excel
  • Experience in adhering to the 5 S Warehouse standards



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary circa £26,700
  • Permanent position offering stability and growth opportunities.
  • Generous holiday leave to support work-life balance.
  • Supportive workplace culture prioritising efficiency and safety.

If you are ready to take on the role of Material Handler and contribute to a thriving industrial/manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Balkar Brier
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6815291
Phone number
+44 2078 312000

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Inventory Management
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Sutton Coldfield
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Balkar Brier
Consultant phone
+44 2078 312000
Job reference
JN-082025-6815291