Jobs in Stonehouse | October 2024 Opportunities

A leading food manufacturer is looking for a Warehouse Oprative to work on the premises of its modern, automated, and clean site in the centre of Gloucester. RECRUITING NOW FOR JANUARY 2025 following and induction in December. PAY : starting at £13.66 flat rate overtime if applicable HOURS : Mix of 12 hrs days and nights shifts on a pattern JOB PURPOSE: The Warehouse Operator is involved in the inload and outload of material and product from the factory. This includes the movement and accounting of material into and out of the warehouse, and from the end of line to the point of factory outload. The RMS Warehouse Operator requires a basic knowledge of SAP systems for their area of use, as well as current licenses for Fork Lift Truck type(s) and related handling equipment. They must be able to conduct manual handling of loads safely and are required to support warehouse and area cleaning. They will support the continuous improvement of factory logistic operations. RMS Operators will be trained in the mandated health and safety procedures for the factory and are required to monitor and implement necessary quality standards for material handling and storage. They must have a mind-set that supports our focus on Quality and protection of the environment. RESPONSIBILITIES: Use appropriate material handling equipment to move product and materials from and to designated locations to support bulk activities in an efficient and safe manner. Build pallets and orders as directed to support successful order fulfilment. Safe handling and storage of materials. Stock process - handles delivery and sorting Work accurately to control warehouse inventory at acceptable levels. Analyse material movements to locate parts, serial number, and quantity change. Generate movement documentation. Perform inventory count, stock material in the appropriate locations. Efficiently load/unload trucks and transports with a forklift. Assist the daily housekeeping and maintenance of the warehouse and logistics area. Adheres to all policies and procedures relating to product age and quality. Conduct inspection of logistic equipment including FLTs, pallet inverters, racking, etc Other Requirements: Must be flexible to work other units / carry out other tasks where trained to do so. EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: Professional Qualifications: National school leaver qualifications in Reading and Comprehension, Writing and Mathematics. ESSENTIAL: Previous experience in the use of manual handling equipment including forklift trucks. Can maintain focus and discipline for the task whilst demonstrating good problem solving skills to protect targets. IT Skills - Competent in the use of computer systems with a basic to intermediate ability in Microsoft Office; Outlook, Excel and Word programmes. PREFERRED / DESIRABLE: Previous experience in warehousing. Previous experience with ERP systems particularly SAP/SAP WM. Experience of manufacturing in a Fast Moving Consumer Goods Company. BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES: Working for a major blue chip company with progression and redeployment opportunities Weekly pay Dedidcate on site support Access to staff shop and shopping discounts Wellbeing support Access to training platforms for personal and professional development

Buyer Location: Gloucester Package: Basic salary up to £30,000 dependent on experience plus bonus & flexible benefits package including up to 25 days holiday (Plus additional annual leave purchasing scheme) Sector: Packaging distribution Protecting what matters, together We're dedicated to protecting what matters most - our people, our customers, our communities and the environment. At Macfarlane Packaging, our commitment to customer satisfaction, sustainability and continual improvement creates a highly collaborative, supportive and friendly workplace where you can unpack a career that grows. With history stretching back over 75 years, we offer stability whilst always striving for continual growth. Our fast-paced, results-driven approach will challenge and often stretch you, but it will also give you opportunities for personal and professional development. Every colleague has the chance to directly influence our success, leading to real job satisfaction and achievement, at all stages of your career. We provide competitive pay and personalised incentives, alongside adaptable benefits to make your rewards package go further. And additionally, the way we work prioritises work-life balance and flexibility, empowering our colleagues to manage what is most important to them. Our business values commitment, diligence, teamwork, adaptability and a thirst for learning… so if this sounds like you, come and join us to help drive change that enables businesses to plan for a better future. The Buyer Role Working as a member of our local procurement team, the Buyer role will support the Senior Buyer & site at which you are based whilst upholding the company wide National procurement strategy. Your appointment to this position will be integral to the overall success of our business, as you will be instrumental in helping to coordinate the management and development of the regional supplier base. Buyer Key Duties Managing a large portfolio of suppliers Sourcing and negotiating with existing suppliers, challenging prices where relevant Ensuring supplies adhere to quality, service and best practise initiatives Managing performance of the supplier base Assisting with tender activity, product enquiries and ad-hoc project work Purchasing of standard and non-standard stock items Carrying out supplier benchmarking activities Reporting and statistical analysis Upholding procurement strategy Maximising profitability and minimising risk to the Business Undertaking stock control and administration activities Do you have the correct profile? We are welcome your application provided that you have a minimum of 2 years commercial buying experience. That way, we are hopeful that you will already have gained exposure to the majority of key duties mentioned above. Ours is a fairly fast-paced sales led distribution business, so although identical experience isn't essential, any obvious synergy would be useful. You will naturally have strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to at times, perform under pressure and fulfil exacting timeframes. You will also have excellent interpersonal skills that will help you to work effectively with a wide range of colleagues and departments. You may have already gained CIPS accreditation via previous studies but if not, we do as a business offer a pathway to do so. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds irrespective of your age, gender, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, or sexual orientation. Should you require any specific support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our recruitment team directly. Our Benefits We provide a competitive basic starting salary and operate a range of rewarding bonus/incentive schemes. Our flexible employee benefits package can include: - 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays Additional Holiday purchasing scheme (run annually) Contributory pension scheme Free parking at the majority of our site locations Annual (company paid) volunteering day Employee assistance program to support & advise with well-being & any issues Extensive range of training/development & potential progression opportunities Employee discount scheme (discounts on several major retail/leisure brands) Simply Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles Enhanced HR policies relating to various employee rights & entitlements Long service awards (5-40 years) Charitable giving options Financial support with eye-tests/purchasing glasses (DSE users only) O2 Mobile discount scheme (up to 25% off) Candidate referral scheme (awards £750 for referring successful applicants to Macfarlane job vacancies) Your future with us Here at Macfarlane Group, you truly have the potential to shape your own future and set your own ambitions. We are a large group company where internal promotion and mobility is a key feature of our success. Through tailored career plans, we provide a wide range of structure training & development pathways, utilizing both inhouse expertise to share knowledge and the best-in-class external training partners. There is potential access to management & leadership development, and we work closely with recognized, accredited bodies including the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) & the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS); so there really are no limits to where your journey within Macfarlane Group may take you long term. How to apply/next steps This is an urgent appointment whereby we will be working to identify and review the very best of applicants swiftly in the hope of selecting the successful candidate to commence with us ASAP. All applications will be acknowledged, shortlisted applicants normally hearing from us within a week or two. Unsuccessful applicants will also be notified at the end of our process, although if you haven't heard from us within 2-3 weeks of applying, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE ADZN1_UKTJ