Warehouse Operative

Department: Vicon Production

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Yarnton, Oxfordshire

Reporting To: Yvonne Strobel

Description

Are you interested in working on products at the very cutting edge of technology? Want to join Vicon, an Academy Award®-winning company, and the world’s largest supplier of precision motion capture and tracking systems?

Vicon is the world leader in motion capture technology, developing high performance software and hardware products for the entertainment, engineering and life science industries. Vicon products are used in major feature films, games, and commercials, and are a crucial measurement tool for biomechanics, robotics, and cutting-edge science.

Vicon is a subsidiary of Oxford Metrics Plc.

The incumbent occupying the Warehouse Operative post within the Production Department is responsible for all packing for shipment functions for the Company. The Warehouse Operative shall report directly to the Production Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Pack for shipment all Goods as required by Vicon

- Understanding and maintaining the FIFO system of stock

- Manual handling in compliance with company process

- Knowledge of shipping processes with DHL, FedEx, UPS etc.

- Stock management with Bill of Materials

Correspondence and liaising with the Sales and Operations Planning team for priority of daily packaging.
Data entry to the company ERP for movement of product into stock.
Generation of Packing Slips using company ERP
Packing all goods, materials and returns to minimise shipping cost and potential damage, referring to relevant specifications.
Pack goods in compliance with shipping regulations, carrier and company requirements.
Final inspection of all goods, materials and repairs prior to packing.
Incorporate methods into the packing process to ensure goods packed match Picking Lists including serial number rationalisations.
Monitor and the reordering of packaging material as and when required.
Ensuring the shipment area is kept tidy and organised and to be able to locate packages as required.
To adhere to the company’s health and safety policy.
To undergo regular training to maintain skills as required to remain compliant with company regulations.
To assist in other areas where necessary to meet business needs e.g. goods receiving, production kitting and stock counts.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Meticulous with a good eye for detail.
Self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision.
Enthusiastic and committed to the goals of the Company.
Organised and tidy.
Exhibit good written and verbal communications skills.
Able to work in a team

Benefits

Competitive salary
10% Company Pension
25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Life Cover
Private Medical with Optical / Dental Insurance
Permanent Health Insurance
Cycle to work scheme.
Free On-site Parking

Face-to-face Interview

Offer Accepted!