Materials Handler

THE ROLE

We require a material handler to work in a warehouse facility set-up for the purpose of receiving decommissioned telecommunication hardware, inventorying individual parts and ensuring they are redeployed/recycled/remarketed with maximum accuracy and efficiency.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Log, control and report all inbound and outbound shipments
- Ensure shipments of decommissioned parts:
- are received in an accurate and timely fashion
- have been accurately identified with the right part and serial number
- are packaged appropriately and labelled accurately
- are accurately recorded in the inventory management system
- Pick and prepare parts for outbound shipment
- Pick and prepare parts approved for recycling/remarketing
- Ensure deviated parts are logged and handled appropriately
- Assist with the collection of any inventory related information (eg specific part measurements, photographs etc.)
- Assist with organisation of the warehouse space ensuring it is utilised with optimum efficiency and kept tidy and orderly
- Assist with ensuring the integrity of system and physical inventory
- Pick and prepare shipment of packaging materials for decommissioning projects
- Assist with management of the packaging inventory
- conduct regular and accurate stock counts
- monitor inventory and report items to be reordered in a timely fashion
- Assist with the assembly, completion and redeployment of any parts to be retrofitted and/or refurbished
- Adhere to ARRIS Decom Project warehouse processes and procedures
- Attend all team meetings as required
- Adhere to all aspects of health and safety in warehouse including safe handling of ESD components
- Other duties as assigned. Management reserves the right to add or delete duties as deemed appropriate.

REPORTING LINES

The Material Handler reports to the Inventory Specialist.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATIONS

Higher level qualification (preferably in Supply Chain/Logistics)

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

- 2-3 years warehouse experience with material handling and inventory control
- Experience of inventory control and management systems (Highjump a bonus)
- Computer literate, intermediate level Word/Excel/Mail (Google docs a bonus)
- Working without direct supervision
- Experience of electronics/telecommunication hardware
- Experience of working in a fast-paced, volatile environment
- Experience of handling and resolving customer queries

SKILLS

- Excellent verbal and written communication in English
- Excellent personal organisation and business administration skills
- Attention to detail and ability to work with a high level of accuracy
- Ability to multi-task and manage conflicting priorities
- Ability to work productively, efficiently and effectively with initiative and drive under tight timescales and pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail and quality
- Good team building skills

OTHER

- Ability to work evening and weekend hours during peak periods
- Ability to travel to abroad, offsite meetings, company related functions, etc. with short notice.
- Valid driver's license and minimum level of auto insurance coverage required.