Stores Clerk at Unilever

Job description

MAIN JOB PURPOSE

An incumbent at this level will perform routine manual and/or routine clerical functions in receiving, handling, storing and delivering stock and ensure that the work performed is in accordance with instructions and procedures received from the immediate supervisor.

Job Summary

• Establish the optimum Spares requirements and maintain Stock holdings equipment’s and factory consumables.
• Checks stock against packing slips or invoices determining if there are shortages, damages, missing goods, etc., and may sign for same.
• Removes items from stock to fill orders from authorized requisitions.
• Delivers and/or may pick up stock or other items to departments or offices concerned.
• Assists in counting and recording inventory.
• Assists in keeping stockroom, warehouse and loading area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Utilize appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people, processes, materials, products and equipment to ensure a safe working environment for the whole team.
• Reduce costs due to overstocking and minimize impact to health, safety and the environment through working to eliminate waste and through the correct management of waste and hazardous materials.
• Ensure that all aspects of Quality within the area of responsibility are in accordance with local Quality procedures to protect and promote the brand and product.
• Promote the development of a highly effective team through strong communication, leading by example whilst keeping focused on goals and targets. Great teams and great leaders will achieve superior performance.

Key Requirements

• Post Apprenticeship Skill level in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (as graded by national standards).
• Formal manufacturing qualification in World Class Manufacturing.
• Must be flexible within pattern of shift work to accommodate factory shutdowns, training courses etc and emergency cover.
  Qualifications in Reading and Comprehension, Writing and Mathematics. This will support report writing, data analysis, leadership and communication skills amongst others.
• Knowledge and understanding of the key principles of WCM-PM and the impact this has on the Key Performance Indicators in the production area (PQSCDMI); must understand the critical inter-relation between PM and AM in WCM.
• Has the ability to identify, prioritise and address problems using appropriate tools and techniques that eliminate recurrence.