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Logistics Assistant

First Call Contract Services
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Harlow, Essex CM19 5TB, England

Salary

£28,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Logistics Assistant position focuses on ensuring efficient product movements within the warehouse while adhering to company policies and Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Key responsibilities include unloading deliveries, loading product orders, managing stock rotation, and maintaining health and safety standards.
  • Candidates should possess strong communication skills, be computer literate, and have experience operating forklifts and electric pallet trucks.
  • This role requires a commitment of 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a salary of £28,800 per annum, increasing to £29,300 after a successful 12-week probation period.
  • Previous experience in a similar role is preferred, and a positive attitude toward problem-solving is essential.

Job Title: Logistics Assistant

Main Purpose:
To ensure the smooth running of product movements within the warehouse environment.
To ensure our client's policies and procedures are followed, and that Good Manufacturing Practices are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

  • Based in the factory warehouse, assisting with unloading deliveries and loading product orders on a daily basis.
  • Assisting with distribution and rotation of product.
  • Ensuring safe systems of work and adherence to Health and Safety regulations.
  • Maintaining housekeeping standards to ensure a clean and safe workplace.
  • Ensuring batch codes are clearly attached to all raw materials on entry to the factory.
  • Managing stock rotation and return of recycled packaging.
  • Collating orders and entering data into Intact software.
  • Passing on completed work to ensure process efficiency.
  • Checking all orders for accuracy prior to vehicle loading.
  • Liaising with external logistics operators.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties. You may be expected to perform different tasks as required by your role and the overall objectives of our client.

Required Qualities:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with team members.

  • Computer literate.

  • Competent in using a forklift and electric pallet trucks.

  • Punctual, with a high level of timekeeping.

  • Self-motivated and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

  • Positive attitude toward problem-solving.

  • Accuracy in recording batch codes on dispatch paperwork for mass balance reconciliations.

Contract Details:

  • Hours: 45 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm, with two 30-minute unpaid breaks)

  • Holiday: 28 days per year

  • Salary: £28,800 per annum £12.30 PH

  • Probation: Salary increases to £29,300 per annum £12.50 PH following successful completion of a 12-week probation period

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