Stores Operative

British Sugar•Newark, NJ

16h•$31,500 - $32,500•Onsite

About The Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Stores Operative to join British Sugar at Newark, reporting to the Stores Manager. This role is accountable for contributing to the efficient running of the stores, where a small team manages stocks of engineering parts, consumables, process chemicals and bulk goods.

Requirements

Highly organised and the ability to prioritise effectively with excellent attention to detail
Ability and willingness to become trained to achieve Counterbalance Forklift license
Ability to follow company financial and procurement processes with a high level of integrity
Ability to take responsibility for own workload and work together with the wider stores team
Ability to work safely at all times and be constantly aware of the hazards in a complex industrial environment
Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders on site
Ability to analyse and problem solve
Good IT skills with a good level of literacy and numeracy

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a similar role preferred but not essential

Responsibilities

Issuing of materials from stores to site personnel
Raising purchase orders using JDE software
Raising purchase orders using web-based systems
Using the factory CMMS system to record goods received
Carrying out inventory stock checks, booking-out and managing stock items and consignment stock
Carrying out stock checks of factory chemicals and bulk goods, and assisting with planning, ordering and supervision of deliveries
Liaising with suppliers to obtain quotations, and to progress and expedite orders
Resolving invoice queries
Receipt of goods delivered to stores including offloading using counter-balance forklift
Despatch of goods from stores
Labelling items and replenishing stock locations
Deputising for Stores Manager when required
Taking responsibility for housekeeping and maintaining a safe environment