Warehouse Operator

ABOUT YOU

In this role, you'll be at the heart of our warehouse operations. You'll be responsible for receiving, storing, and dispatching goods, ensuring everything flows seamlessly. Your keen eye for detail will be essential as you accurately record all transactions, maintaining precise inventory records. If you're someone who thrives in a dynamic, hands-on environment and enjoys being a vital part of a team, this role is perfect for you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this position, you'll be responsible for maintaining an accurate account of all goods received, transferred, issued, or dispatched, aiming for an accuracy level of at least 98%. You'll generate automated goods out/transfer notes for all goods leaving the site and check the integrity of each pallet received, taking appropriate action if standards aren't met.

You'll store goods in strict rotation and appropriate locations, ensuring all relevant documentation is completed. Issuing goods to internal customers efficiently and in strict rotation to meet their requirements will be part of your duties. You'll also handle returned goods, such as quarantines and export stock, completing all necessary paperwork to maintain control over stock levels.

Conducting random stock inventory checks to achieve a minimum data accuracy of 98% will be essential. You'll maintain good housekeeping standards and Health & Safety practices to ensure a safe and hygienic working environment. Additionally, you'll carry out visual inspections of departmental Forklift Trucks at the beginning of each shift to ensure they function correctly in line with Health & Safety Regulations.

Your flexibility will contribute to enhancing the overall performance of the warehouse. You'll be responsible for Product Safety and Product Quality as defined by regulatory, Suntory, and local procedures, escalating any issues that might compromise these standards. Keeping up to date with mandatory courses and SOP sign-offs will also be part of your role.

WHAT I NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

You need GCSEs with grades A – C in Mathematics and English. A forklift licence is essential, but training will be provided. You should have good computer skills, literacy, and numeracy. Strong planning and prioritizing abilities are important, as is a strong focus on customer needs. Familiarity with 5S principles is also required.

The limited space in the warehouse demands excellent organizational skills and flexibility to store goods safely and correctly. You must be able to handle sudden changes in production output, which can lead to peaks and troughs in workload, requiring a proactive approach. A sound understanding of the Coleford site is necessary to provide effective service.

You will need to prioritize and make decisions on day-to-day issues, referring anything outside normal procedures to the Warehouse Team Leader. You'll interact mainly with Packaging, Blends, and Planning teams, and have daily contact with haulage contractors responsible for distributing goods to 3PL.

YOUR FUTURE WITH US

Joining Suntory isn’t just about taking on a role, it’s about embarking on a career journey. You have the opportunity to work with talented, inspiring and authentic leaders and have the freedom to dream big and go for it (Yatte Minahare). At Suntory you’ll find a supportive work environment that values work life balance and that will help you realise your full potential and grow for good. Our People and Culture team are a team that genuinely care about creating a great experience for our employees and we would love you to be part of it.

OUR DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION COMMITMENT  

At Suntory, we greatly appreciate the value that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds can bring. Our colleagues from a wide range of cultures, lifestyles, and experiences contribute significantly to our collective success. We understand that our candidates all have unique career trajectories and experiences, and this can sometimes deter you from applying for a role if you don’t feel that you meet all the criteria. If you believe that you have relevant skills and experience that you feel could benefit us, we would love to know what unique perspectives and experience you can bring to help make us better, together in a company that is committed to Growing for Good and Giving Back to Society.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based on the skills and competencies of the above role. We are committed to and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our recruitment process and do not discriminate based on gender, race or ethnic background, class, economic status, disability status, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, marital status or any other protected characteristic. We want to ensure that our interview process is as inclusive as possible. If you require any reasonable accommodation as part of the process, do not hesitate to let your recruiter know who will be happy to help.