Goods Inwards Operator

Description:

Job description

Tradebe are looking for a Goods Inwards Operator for our site in Heysham.

The shifts for the role rotate on a weekly basis between…

Monday – Friday

6am – 2pm

2pm – 10pm.

Main purpose of job

Working outside, in all weathers, using Forklift trucks to load/off-load 205ltr drums, pallets and IBCs to/from trailers.
Opening and checking drums, pallets and IBC contents are as described on transport documentation and take samples for on-site analysis in liaison with the Goods Inwards Chemists.
Investigating non-conformances and alerting relevant site personnel.
Segregating inputs by hazard category and moving by fork lift truck to correct storage.
Updating computer records and liaising regularly with site personnel to update on vehicle status.
Provide information to other departments to ensure the smooth running of the Goods Inward systems.
Ensuring the organisation and compliance of the site drum compounds.
Ensure that a high standard of health and safety is maintained.

Provide cover for holidays where required and provide sickness cover, as necessary and possibly at short notice.
Liaise with other members of the shift team and Shift Managers to ensure that information is being communicated effectively, in particular during shift change via the shift changeover logbook.
Ensure that non-conforming materials are flagged up and a course of action is decided and that the relevant personnel are informed of the problem.
Promote a high standard of health and safety within the department, through own actions and by instruction to others.
Make relevant continuous improvement suggestions to supervisors / management.
Ensure that equipment issues are reported in a timely fashion and highlight delays in repair etc.

Ensure that samples of packaged materials are taken promptly to minimise the potential for demurrage.
To Operate the Site Shunter as and when required in a safe and efficient manner.
Ensure that only drums and pallets which are safe for storage are accepted onto site and placed in the appropriate storage areas once accepted and batched appropriately.
In addition to these functions employees are required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required.
Must at all times ensure compliance with health, safety, quality and environmental regulations (i.e. ISO 900

Excellent time management, reporting and communication skills
A strong commitment to and understanding of environmental and occupational health and safety management systems
An understanding of IT systems particularly Microsoft operations Word and Excel
An understanding of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and an ability to observe the
requirements of the Company Safety Policy and other relevant legislation

Salary of up to £23,925.36 per annum
Annual bonus
Pension  
Flexible benefits (access to our benefits platform for discounts and cash back on shopping purchases, gyms and leisure activities, cycle to work scheme and dedicated wellbeing centre)