Materials Handler

**BRIEF JOB SUMMARY**

FMP is one of the area’s leading manufacturers of medical devices and healthcare products and has been in operation for almost 50 years. With local sites in operation at White Lund (Morecambe) and White Cross (Lancaster), we manufacture an array of products which supply NHS, UK and global demand for healthcare related products. At FMP, our culture is to value our people, and our key values reflect the focus that we place into the importance and significance of everyone at FMP;
Full training will be provided.

**HOURS OF WORK**

Full time positions: 37.5 hours per week
- 8:00 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday, 8:00 - 13:30 Friday
- 10:00- 18:30 Monday Thursday, 10:00 - 15:30 Friday
- 14:30 - 23:00 Monday to Thursday, 11:30 - 17:00 Friday
- 6:00 - 14:30 Monday to Thursday, 6:00 - 11:30 Friday
- 6:00 - 14:00 Monday to Friday
- 14:00 - 22:00 Monday to Friday
- 22:00 - 06:00 Sunday to Thursday (the “night shift” - ending 6:00a.m. on Friday)

**OBJECTIVE**:
**To ensure company inventory is safely, securely and accurately received, located and transported.**

**KEY TASKS**:

- Liaise with the Warehouse Supervisor/Manager regarding the prompt supply efficiency of (Kitting up) & (De-Kitting) of material/components within the Warehouse & Production departments.
- Ensure that all raw materials and finished goods are labelled, wrapped, and located away in the Warehouse using our internal I.T operating systems.
- Driving Forklift Trucks and ensuring daily checks are done and documented.
- Ensure all Inbound/Outbound Transport Logistics are checked, loaded, and unloaded in a correct, safe manner.
- Adhere to the Warehouse/Production plans and inform Supervisor/Mangers of any unforeseen issues.
- Deliver a strong understanding of the importance of segregation & Consolidation with the Warehouse & Production areas. E.g., Annual stock takes and cycle counting.
- High level of enthusiasm, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Work towards achieving a target of 100% accuracy.
- Maintain good housekeeping in all Warehouse and Production areas. Remove all waste from area; general, plastic, packaging, cores into the designated bins.
- Promote a safe/teamworking working environment within the Warehouse and Production areas.
- To strictly adhere to the company Health & Safety policies at all times.
- To take responsibility for own personal development, in line with agreed Performance and Development Reviews.
- To perform such other duties within the area of your competence in accordance with the ‘Terms & Conditions of Employment’.

**REQUIREMENTS**

**Computer/IT - **Comply to internal and External IT operating systems**, **record keeping for all machines and processes they oversee, which requires proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software.

**Communication -** Verbal and listening skills to ensure efficient transfer of information between team members. Confident to address and troubleshoot problems (keeping in mind that these might be high-pressure situations and need to keep calm under pressure).

**Documentation -** Written skills are important, maintain accurate and clear documentation that proves manufacturing is being carried out in accordance with both internal and external quality systems or regulations. It is important that procedures are followed, but it is also important that it can be shown and proved that procedures were followed.

**Measurement -** Monitor and perform routine inspections for identifying when components will be required and acting to deliver and meet production demands. Monitoring the output of automated assembly line or station.

**Attention to detail - **Follow strict internal protocols, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). Know the manufacturing process in detail, troubleshooting at a trained level and informing senior members of the team to raise corrective actions.

**Flexible -** to work at either our Lancaster (White Cross) or Morecambe (White Lund) site

**BENEFITS**
- 25 Days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Free on-site parking
- Local to Lancaster and Morecambe
- Opportunities for development
- Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Discounted gym membership
- Bike to Work Scheme (after 6 months service)
- On site canteen
- Free fruit, Tea & Coffee

**RATE OF PAY**
- To be discussed at interview

**FMP is an Equal Opportunities Employer**
- We endeavour to create a work environment that will encourage our people to perform to their maximum potential
- We positively encourage the acceptance of responsibility and accountability at all levels, whilst developing our staff through appropriate training and coaching supported by personal development review.
- Individual and team effort is challenged and rewarded in pursuit of continuous business improvement

**IIP Silver Accreditation**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
- **If you believe that you could be part of a winning team, please