Warehouse Assistant/Administrator

Role: - Warehouse Assistant/Administrator
Salary: - £26,000 p/yr
Hours: - 08:00 - 16:00 Mon - Fri
Location: - Birchwood, Warrington
Contract: - Permanent


Our client, a manufacturing company based in Birchwood are currently seeking a Warehouse Assistant/Administrator to join their expanding team on a permanent basis.
Reporting directly to the Warehouse Supervisor would be assisting with general warehousing duties including Picking, Packing, using a Fort Lift Truck (Counterbalance) and Logistics Administration.

Benefits: -

• Private Health Insurance scheme subject to successful probationary period
• Excellent company pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

As the Warehouse Assistant/Administrator, your duties will be: -

• Assisting with general warehousing duties including Picking, Packing, using a Fort Lift Truck (Counterbalance)
• Organising the safe and efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of products to customers in order to satisfy and meet customer demand.
• Responsible for all goods in and out ensuring things are recorded correctly and traceable.
• Liaise with carriers chasing most cost-effective quotes for shipping both to UK mainland and European countries ensuring all documentation is correct.
• Interact with customs authorities to address any issues/questions arising during the clearing of customs.
• Coordinating with the sales and production departments as well as freight companies to ensure goods are DIFOT (dispatched in full on time).
• Advise relevant colleagues of any shipments that are on hold and of any warehouse or transport issues.
• Some heavy lifting required while picking up to 25kg.
• Must have a positive, customer focused attitude in line with the company's values and a willingness to encourage change and continuous improvement.
• Any other warehousing or administration duties required by the senior leaders.

The Warehouse Assistant/Administrator will have the following skills and experience: -

• Minimum of 3 years warehousing experience
• Working knowledge and understanding of ERP applications such as Oracle
• Must have a valid RTITB accredited Counterbalance Forklift driver licence and experience.
• Confident to communicate with external parties and hauliers.
• Flexible and adaptable
• Good time management and prioritisation skills
• Dynamic and self-motivated with strong communication, interpersonal and relationship skills.
• A team player with enthusiasm for your work and dedicated to high standards of quality.
• Confident in use of Microsoft Office packages in particular excel and outlook.