Materials Preparation and Packing Team Member

Job Title: Materials Preparation and Packing Team Member

Location: Huntingdon

Salary: GBP20,000 per annum, after successful completion of probation

Job type: Full time, Permanent

Goodfellow is a UK-based company with subsidiary operations in the USA, France, Germany and China. The Company supplies materials which are used for research, development and specialised manufacturing applications.

About the role:

The materials preparation and packing department is a key element within the customer service proposition. This work provides a critical factor within the supply chain and the attainment of the company's strategic goals globally.

You will play a key role in making sure that the customer gets the correct product, to the correct specification, at the right time. Working in an efficient and effective manner, you will deal with a range of product requests, ensuring that they reach the customer in great condition.

Key duties:

Operations

Keeping the work environment safe and tidy
Ensuring that all tasks are performed to the required standard and quality to meet both internal and external customer requirements
Updating stock quantities via internal stock management systems
Confirming and checking order details
Maintaining and storing stock to a safe and accurate standard
Flexibility within the team is a key requirement. Must be prepared to work where requested to meet the needs of the customer
Document processes and procedures for new or newly revised product designs
Identify and communicate opportunities to improve processes in support of efforts to increase standardisation, reduce costs, reduce cycle times and improve safety
Set up and operate equipment to produce products that meet customer specifications
Test and inspect parts against requirements
Provide training to new and existing staff as neededMaterials Preparation and Planning

Prepare and package a variety of materials for delivery to customers
Identifying the order requirement from stock
Selecting pre-cut or packaged materials
Measuring, weighing and cutting of various materials to a specified size and tolerance
Ensuring product is safely and securely packaged using the correct label and suitable packaging
Despatching materials via courier and collection schedulingAbout you:

Ability to follow verbal and/or written technical instructions.
Ability to read, understand and follow safety procedures and general instructions
Attention to detail and quality
Methodical approach to tasks
Care and patience towards dealing with fragile and delicate materials
Experience of using computer systems
Proactive and positive attitude
Willingness to take on new ways of working and prepared to be open to flexibility and training into all areas within the production environment
Strong communication and team working skills
Ability to retrieve field information, such as dimensions and angles, without supervision
Ability to interpret and follow sketches and patterns for cutting and fabricating
Basic knowledge of metals, materials, polymers or ceramics is an advantageBenefits:

Pension
Enhanced holiday entitlement
Private Health Insurance
Income protection and critical illness
Life AssurancePlease click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Logistics Assistant, Distribution Assistant, Operations Coordinator, Warehouse Assistant, Warehouse Operations, Transport Supervisor, Logistics Administrator, Stock Control Assistant, Stock Management, Operations Administrator, Materials Supply Administrator, Production Assistant may also be considered for this role