Warehouse Operator / Material Handler

Warehouse Operator : Responsible for the incoming and outgoing materials, reagents, instruments or equipment to meet customer expectations, which involve receiving, shipping, and inventory/material control. Forklift experience and/or license essential. 

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• May have responsibility for fulfilment administration and processes.
• Responsible for receiving, storing, picking, packing and shipping inventory orders.
• Working in a team environment, the person will plan, organise and prioritise daily tasks.
• Accurately record all inventory transactions using inventory management systems.
• Proactively identify, highlight and address potential issues or hazards – Health & Safety.
• Loading and unloading materials.
• Comply with company safety policies, including safe equipment operation, PPE usage, hand tool safety, lock-out-tag-out, and proper storage of tools, etc.
• Maintain equipment according to work instructions or preventive maintenance tasks; some equipment troubleshooting.
• Perform cycle counting and other inventory tasks, including material handling.
• Maintain visual management of material storage; have a clean and organised work area.
• Work with our Buyer/Planner and Production to prioritise workload and equipment schedule to meet internal and external demand.

Requirements:

• Two years of experience in a modern warehousing environment is desirable.
• Experience with manual and/or clerical duties that may utilise various systems involved in receiving and preparing materials for shipment.
• Experience Coordinating and monitoring workflow, assisting in scheduling and prioritising activities in the assigned distribution area.
• Maintains compliance with relevant local, country and international guidelines.
• Performs various planning, scheduling, coordinating and reporting tasks supporting the manufacturing workflow.

Skills:

• Knowledge and experience of all aspects of the role as outlined.
• Strong IT knowledge.
• Excellent organisation, planning, and prioritisation skills.
• Results Orientation: Deliver measurable results. Makes and meets commitments.
• Demonstrate energy, genuine initiative and ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative and team approach.
• Attention to Detail, ensuring work is executed accurately and completely.
• Current counterbalance forklift driver’s license.
• Ability to work and cope with tight deadlines.
• Professional and effective communicator, written and oral.

This role is on a Monday to Friday day time roster, 40 hours per week, 8am to 4.30 pm, €15.87 per hour.

Forklift experience and/or license essential