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Warehouse Operator/ FLT Driver

AB InBev UK Limited
Full-time
On-site
Preston, United Kingdom
Seniority Level:

Annual Salary : £36,428.83

Shift Pattern : 4 on 4 off, 2 days followed by 2 nights  

Department: 

Logistics 

Role Base: 

Samlesbury  

 

Primary purpose and function of position: 

 

These shift-based roles report to the Logistics First Line Manager (FLM)You will be part of a multi-skilled team, responsible for coordinating the service of the Packaging lines, the (un)loading of vehicles, housekeeping and the day-to-day running of the Logistics operation. 

 

Key Tasks: Responsibilities 

To effectively coordinate the flow of work (full beer and dry goods) from the Brewery Operation (BOPs), through the warehouse, to our customer. 

  • To effectively coordinate product and materials using Fork Lift Trucks (FLT) to and from Packaging lines. 

  • To coordinate the assembly, load and unload of vehicles in a safe manner, to the correct standard, ensuring that all documentation (including computer inputs) are completed in a timely fashion and to the correct standard. 

  • To deliver the sustained implementation of agreed Voyager Plant Optimisation (VPO) ways of working. 

Key Tasks: Accountabilities 

  • To monitor and maintain stock accuracy and housekeeping standards. 

  • To ensure compliance with Environment, Health and Safety requirements (including food safety). 

  • To monitor and maintain all departmental and Company Key Performance Indicators (KPI) including Customer Service Level. 

  • To ensure all customer / supplier returns are accurately recorded. 

  • To coach and train agency and temporary staff to follow and understand agreed procedures in relation to the Logistics operations. 

  • To carry out any reasonable task as directed. 

  • Ensure 5S standards are maintained. 

  • To understand and fully embed VPO with their role 

Skills, Knowledge and Experience : 

  • General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) Maths and English, or equivalent.  

  • Computer Literate (basic Microsoft Excel and Word). 

  • Understand the workload and good warehouse practices (i.e. First In, First Out [FIFO], etc.). 

  • Coordinate daily workload / work flows. 

  • Communicate ideas and work with minimal leadership to a high standard. 

  • Resilience to continue to drive for superior (sustainable) results. 

  • Lead by example. 

  • Experience in an FMCG Logistics environment. 

  • Good Mathematical background. 

  • Proven ability to learn. 

  • Effective team player, with the ability to coordinate and communicate within teams. 

  • FLT driving experience (ideally, Road Transport Industry Training Board [RTITB] approved). 

  • Experience with coordinating an operational team. 

  • Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience essential.