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