Warehouse Goods Receipt Clerk / Operator

Unilever; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 26,000

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Goods Receipt Clerk / Operator

Location: Gloucester Factory

Shift Pattern:

• Peak 24/7 shift pattern | 4 on 4 off schedule.
• Off-Peak 24/5 shift pattern

Compensation:

• Full-Time Contract Package:
  • Basic Salary: £23,886.72 After Training: £25,123.70
  • Shift Allowance: £8,599.22 After Training: £9,044.53 (36%)
• Seasonal Contract Package:
  • Basic Salary: £16,720.70 After Training: £17,586.59
  • Shift Allowance: £7,357.11 After Training: £7.738.10 (44%)

JOB PURPOSE

The Goods Receipt Clerk is responsible for scheduling materials into our palletised materials warehouse, managing deliveries, and ensuring accurate receipt, documentation, and storage of goods.

The role involves using telephone, email, and transport management systems to schedule deliveries to and collections from the warehouse. The operation of counterbalance and narrow aisle forklift trucks and other manual handling equipment. The use of SAP WM to accurately record the movement of materials into and through the warehouse.

The successful candidate will be meticulous, organised, and able to work in a fast paced warehouse environment. They will be required to maintain necessary safety and quality standards for material handling and storage. They must have a mind-set that supports our focus on Quality and Safety first.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedule and book deliveries into the warehouse using telephone, email, and transport management systems.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers, transport companies, and internal teams to ensure smooth warehouse and factory operations.
• Unload/load vehicles and put away/retrieve pallets using counterbalance and narrow aisle forklift trucks.
• Receive goods into the warehouse management system (SAP WM) accurately and efficiently.
• Produce delivery reports using Microsoft Excel or similar software.
• Perform stock counts to ensure stock accuracy.
• Conduct inspection of manual handling equipment, pallet racking, and other warehouse equipment as required.
• Assist in the daily housekeeping of the warehouse to maintain organised and clean receiving and storage areas to ensure a safe working environment.
• Perform general warehouse and logistic tasks as required by the business.
• Solve problems and issues in their area which are within their skillset.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures and reporting relating to product age and quality.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and company policies and report all safety incidents or concerns using required reporting tools.
• Train and share their knowledge of their area with other team members.
• Work in other areas as the business requires and where trained to do so.

ALL ABOUT YOU

Qualifications:

• National school leaver qualifications in Reading and Comprehension, Writing, and Mathematics.

Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to remain calm and considered in a high-stress environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in recording and verifying data.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy items as required within agreed risk assessment limits.
• Competent in the use of computer systems including: Microsoft Office; Outlook, Excel and Word programmes.

Experience:

• Experience in warehousing/logistics environment or similar. Required.
• Proven experience in the use of manual handling equipment including forklift trucks and/or powered pallet trucks. Required.
• Proven experience as a Goods Receipt Clerk or similar role in a warehouse or logistics environment. Desirable.
• Experience with warehouse management systems, particularly SAP WM. Desirable.
• Experience in a Fast Moving Consumer Goods Company.