Stock Control Assistant

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

12/18/2024

Position Summary

This position has arisen due to an increased workload. The role is based in a busy Production Department which consists of Electrical and Mechanical Fitters along with our Goods In Department.

The role will report to a Kit Marshall who is responsible for transferring specific parts from goods in / storage locations to the Sub Assembly Cells who then proceed to build vacuum metallizing machinery.

This role is a new role due to the department becoming busier with the need for an extra team member.

Daily Tasks

Loading of parts onto racks, in a neat and tidy manner making goods readily available for Kit Marshals who then use the stored parts to prepare kits for production tasks.

Re-labelling of rack locations as stock items rotate.

Keeping the shop-floor clean

Following full training, usage of pedestrian lift truck operations.

Working closely with our Goods In Team to refine and redefine processes.

There is a potential for full training of Fork Lift Truck operations whereby following successful training, you will become accustomed to assisting goods in and moving of parts and supplies around the business in a safe and orderly manner.

This role also brings potential training for Crane and Slinging procedures.

Education and Experience:

Warehouse/Stock Control experience beneficial, but ultimately previous experience not required, Its more important that you possess the functional and personal skills and are willing to learn and adapt to be successful

Functional and personal skills:

Ability to read and interpret numbers

Good literacy skills

Excellent monitoring and communication skills

Computer literacy (basic Microsoft office experience) and willingness to improve

Organised, orderly, proactive work ethic

Ability to prioritise workload

A strong sense of ownership

Able to work unsupervised, on own initiative

Methodical approach to tasks

Continuous improvement mind-set

Flexible, adaptable approach to employment to complement business needs

Willing to work overtime when required by the business

For more than 130 years, and over 50 countries, BOBST has always been at the forefront of innovation and we want to accelerate connectivity, digitalization, automation and sustainability to make packaging better than ever.

BOBST is one of the world’s leading suppliers of equipment and services to packaging and label manufacturers in the folding carton, corrugated board and flexible materials industries. Join our highly qualified staff and together, let’s shape the future of the packaging world.