Job Description

About us

Offset Print & Packaging, proudly part of the Alzamora Group, is a well-established, retail packaging manufacturer based in Aylesford, Kent. Employing over 100 personnel in the design, administration and manufacturing departments. Offset works with global brands including Sony PlayStation, Fortnum & Mason and Graze, producing for homewares, cosmetics, food and beverage and home entertainment markets. We are accredited with internationally recognised manufacturing, environmental and quality certifications.

Due to continued business growth an opportunity has arisen for a Warehouse Operative.

The successful applicant will hold a valid licence for the operation of counterbalance forklifts and be experienced in the operation of auxiliary warehouse equipment, including (but limited to) electric and manual pallet trucks. Must be willing to work on a rotational shift pattern.

Main Responsibilities:

Loading & Unloading Various Size and Type Vehicles/Pallets Picking Boxes and Pallets ready for dispatch Moving pallets of Raw Material into the Print Preparation Room Receipt of FGS from finishing departments Using various IT systems to electronically receipt and issue both raw materials, consumables and finished goods. Assist the warehouse manager in ensuring accurate stock levels are maintained. Using IT equipment to print labels and pallet labels. Empty bins of waste into compactor / open top bins General housekeeping including tidying up of the department. Tidying yard when instructed to do so. Liaising with Planning manager, TOP Team, and suppliers to ensure board requirements are called off and delivered on time including calling off material from external storage locations. Assisting in annual stock checks Tracking Raw Material Purchase orders that are placed, ensuring all loads are booked in for delivery in time for production. Producing delivery notes and picklists for FGS dispatches to UK and EU Carrying out stock investigations when they arise and correcting any failings that are discovered. Organizing the collection and changeovers for waste material open top and compactor bins for paper/Wood recycling. Any other duties as instructed by the Warehouse Manager To comply with all business management system requirements
Skills and Attributes:

Minimum 3 years Warehouse Experience Valid Counterbalance Forklift truck licence Willing and able to work well within both a team and as an individual Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and work under strict timescales Ability to remain calm under pressure Confident and enthusiastic with a desire to learn and develop through continuous training Experience of working with Information Management Systems and associated IT hardware advantageous Good communication skills Experience of working within an environment which adheres to various accreditations advantageous Able to show a high degree of initiative and flexibility Desired experience of working within a manufacturing warehouse environment
Benefits for the Warehouse Operative include:

Competitive Salary DOE 25 days holiday entitlement + 8 Statutory Bank Holiday allowance 20% Shift Premium Payable when on the night shift 15% Shift Premium Payable between 6pm-10pm Overtime available, paid at x1.5 standard hourly rate Company Workplace Pension Onsite Parking Long Service Award Death in Service Salary Benefits Program including :- Car Salary Sacrifice/ Cycle to Work/ Employee Discounts Recruitment Referral Program Annual Health Assessments
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 12.72 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Application question(s):

Do you have an in date Counterbalance Forklift Licence? Ability to use IT systems and complete necessary paperwork
Experience:

Warehouse: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person