Inventory Driver Operator

Job title : Inventory Driver Operator

Department : Distribution

Location : MountPark Southampton

GLS : U

Working hours : 4days on 4 days off, 7am to 7pm

Shift : Green

A brighter future awaits you

CooperVision is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improve the way people see each day. It’s more than making contact lenses, it’s about giving lens wearers freedom and confidence to move about their daily lives. We’re all about bright futures – for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.

At CooperVision, we’re big on belonging. Everyone’s contribution counts, and that’s why inclusion and diversity are so important. It isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s what makes our company the best it can be. We are committed to creating an inclusive and engaging workplace. Our Employee Resource Groups offer employees to grow within a safe and inclusive space. So be yourself, whoever you are, and let’s achieve amazing things together.

Job summary – What to expect:

As an Inventory Driver Operator, you will be expected to carry out a range of varied tasks and functions, drive company vehicles as and when required to collect and/or deliver goods/stock to ensure customer requirements, performance targets and quality standards are met and when possible, exceeded.

In additional to the above driving responsibilities, other duties will involve receipt, put away and replenishment of Silver Stock lenses and Raw Material as requested by the Team Leader.

In addition, you will:

Maintain communication with Team Leaders and senior Operators to inform them of any change of delivery, route, or schedule or any obstructions to making safe, efficient deliveries on time
Receive incoming lenses and Raw Materials from internal and external sources verifying all items are correct. Identifying, putting away products ensuring all goods are located and stored in the correct locations according to procedure and available for picking.
Pick and issue materials for the user businesses to the agreed quality standards, verifying all items are correct, complete, and present. Distribute materials to the user businesses in line with daily stock replenishment plans.
Carry out replenishments, move and rearrange stock.
Once fully trained, operate any machinery, vehicles or equipment as required for your position and duties
Loading and unloading delivery vehicles, by hand or with a forklift truck
Support Packaging / Distribution and take pro-active action to resolve any stock issues that may adversely impact production.
Drivers to be in possession of a valid Tacho card and up to date with all driver qualifications. Keeps company vehicle clean and well-maintained.
May have to lift heavy products or parcels.
Drives safely and follow all laws and rules of driving to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

A full job description is available upon on request.

About you:

We are seeking candidates who ideally hold a C1 (7 tones) license. However, this is not a requirement. If you have a valid driving license and are willing to undergo further training, we encourage you to apply.

Experience & Education:

The work, carried out is physically demanding and a significant proportion of the shift will require the member of staff to stand, walk and operate mechanical handling equipment
Good working knowledge of Warehouse procedures and environment, computer inventory systems and Microsoft Office (or competence to achieve this).
Be able to work in a team environment while being able to self-motivate and when necessary cover for the Team Leader / Senior Operator if absent.
Ensure the departmental KPI’s targets are met and where possible exceeded in compliance with the organization’s requirements, including production targets, quality standards and customer requirements
Positive attitude and ability to self-motivate and demonstrate initiative to promote teamwork
Receive new training and train others as determined by the departmental training matrix. Training must be in accordance with relevant SOPs and associated documents. Share product knowledge within the department.
Follow all systems, procedures and routines for accurately completing, filing paperwork and archiving department records
Liaise with Purchasing, Planning and QA to improve processes and procedures to improve supply to Packaging and Distribution
Ability to work with minimum supervision within a team and at times be able to work effectively on your own, where necessary
Able to identify process waste, suggest ideas for improvement, and actively participate in activities and events (as appropriate)
Quality conscious and able to handle repetitive work and ensure consistency of work standards.
Able to use Microsoft Office to produce documents and read/send emails.

Work Environment:

The post holders working environment will be a combination of indoor and outdoor working. Warehouse is a large open-plan warehouse; temperatures in the warehouse fluctuate due to seasonal variations. Outdoor working includes yards, drop off and collection points within the warehouse areas.
Regular requirement to lift materials and /or boxes of lenses, up to 3kg-25kg
Periods of prolonged standing.
Working at height will be involved for this position.

What we offer:

You’ll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including; 22 shift days holiday, pension scheme, healthcare cover, life assurance, access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing, a discounted contact lens scheme and much more

We are committed to our employees’ personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual to reach their full potential. To help us achieve our goals, we’ll give you everything you need to help you achieve yours.

We also provide access to LinkedIn Learning to help you develop in you career and grow with CooperVision

What you can expect:

As a CooperVision employee, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success. With our CooperPride, African Descent, Woman’s Impact Network and Mind Body and Wellbeing Employee Resource Groups, we offer opportunities for employees to learn and grow within an inclusive and safe space.

If you like what you see, take the first step towards your Brighter Future and apply today All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.

We operate a candidate referral scheme, so if you know anyone who could be a perfect fit for this role, please email their CV to referafriend@coopervision quoting the job reference code to enjoy a £100 voucher reward if they are successful

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CooperVision is a global leader in the contact lens industry, dedicated to helping improve the way people see every day. Achieving that goal takes the collaboration of team members with wide-ranging skills; from scientists and researchers, to manufacturing and operations experts, to sales and marketing professionals.

At CooperVision, our effort to improve lives begins with our employees. We are committed to developing people as a key global differentiator and our most important asset. We empower employees to succeed, rewarding great thinking and hard work with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and with a special focus on wellness. Our commitment to our core values and a diverse, inclusive, employee-centric culture fuel a deeply engaged, high performing organization.

CooperVision employees pride themselves on being proactive, innovative, flexible and friendly. That’s a strong reflection of our corporate culture—and part of the reason CooperVision may be a great workplace for you.

CooperVision is a global leader in the contact lens industry, dedicated to helping improve the way people see every day. Achieving that goal takes the collaboration of team members with wide-ranging skills; from scientists and researchers, to manufacturing and operations experts, to sales and marketing professionals.

At CooperVision, our effort to improve lives begins with our employees. We are committed to developing people as a key global differentiator and our most important asset. We empower employees to succeed, rewarding great thinking and hard work with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and with a special focus on wellness. Our commitment to our core values and a diverse, inclusive, employee-centric culture fuel a deeply engaged, high performing organization.

CooperVision employees pride themselves on being proactive, innovative, flexible and friendly. That’s a strong reflection of our corporate culture—and part of the reason CooperVision may be a great workplace for you.

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