Free Flow Manufacturing | Full-time |
HANDS ON ROLE - FORKLIFT ABILITY ESSENTIAL
Free Flow Manufacturing is looking for a reliable and experienced logistics assistant to join our team.
This is a hands-on role within our manufacturing operation, responsible for receiving, checking and safely storing incoming raw materials, ingredients, packaging and other goods. You will play an important role in ensuring our production teams have the right materials, at the right time, with accurate stock records. Stock counts will also be required.
About the Role
Your key responsibilities will include:
Receiving and checking incoming deliveries against purchase orders and delivery documentation
Safely unloading trucks and moving stock throughout the site
Operating a forklift to unload, transport and store pallets (fast paced environment)
Checking quantities, product details, batch numbers and dates
Entering stock accurately into our inventory system
Ensuring stock is stored in the correct location and rotated appropriately
Identifying and reporting damaged goods, shortages or discrepancies
Assisting with stocktakes and inventory control
Keeping the warehouse and receiving areas clean, organised and safe
Supporting production and the wider operations team when required
About You
We are looking for someone who takes real pride in getting things right.
You will ideally have:
Strong forklift operating skills and experience
A current forklift licence
Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Previous warehouse, logistics or manufacturing experience
Good numeracy and literacy skills
The ability to accurately check paperwork and stock
A strong safety focus
Good communication skills
A reliable and positive attitude
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
The flexibility to work additional hours when required
Accuracy is critical
This role will suit someone who is naturally organised and detail-focused. You will be responsible for ensuring the quantities, batches, product information and stock locations are correct, so accuracy and attention to detail are essential.
You must also be a confident forklift operator who can work safely and efficiently in a busy manufacturing environment.