Material Handler II
Location: Heysham - Shore Road
Position Type: Full-Time, 12-Month Contract (with possibility to extend)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00
Pay Rate: £13.20/hour (Overtime available)
About the Role
We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Material Handler II to join our onsite team in Heysham. In this role, you will handle the day-to-day logistics of receiving, unpacking, storing, and shipping goods-including fine chemicals-in a safe and compliant warehouse environment.
This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone who is process-driven, safety-conscious, and eager to work with a supportive team.
Key Responsibilities
Receiving & Inventory: Unpack incoming goods and log them accurately into our JD Edwards (JDE) computer system. Locate bulk and pre-pack items into their correct hazard warehouses.
Order Picking & Packing: Pick stock for repack orders and prepare UK/Export shipments using provided pick lists. Follow precise packing and labeling instructions to comply with transport regulations.
Shipping & Logistics: Help collate export shipments, load vehicles accurately, and complete all required paperwork. Assist with courier and third-party shipping systems.
Stock Control: Conduct regular cycle counts and investigate any missing items ("Not on Location").
Safety & Compliance: Handle fine chemicals safely in accordance with Chemical Exposure Management (CEM) regulations. Follow all Health & Safety, security, and quality guidelines.
What We Are Looking For
Experience: Prior warehouse or material handling experience is preferred, but not essential.
Skills: Strong attention to detail, basic computer literacy (experience with JDE or inventory systems is a plus), and the ability to follow instructions precisely.
Licenses: A Forklift Truck (FLT) license is preferred, but not essential.
Safety First Mindset: Comfort working with chemicals under strict safety protocols.
Apply today!
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
