Warehouse Operative - #193388

Overview

We currently have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE at our Deeside laboratory. Your duties will include delivering consumables and samples to the relevant parties in accordance with company methods and adhering to all quality aspects that are required to be carried out in an accredited laboratory.

Element Deeside is the largest analytical chemistry laboratory within the Element Group and the market leading UK laboratory undertaking the testing of soils, waters, wastes, oils, NAPLs, ambient air, soil vapours and gases from all over the world. The laboratory undertakes high volume routine analysis as well as offering bespoke method development, technical support and hydrocarbon forensic interpretations to enhance the support we can deliver. The laboratory has an international reputation for service excellence and supports clients that require a higher level of technical expertise, reliability in data quality and seamless project management from sample collection to timely delivery of data.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming shipments of laboratory supplies, chemicals, and equipment and report any issues to the appropriate Manager
• Inspect deliveries for accuracy, damage, and quality
• Verify packing slips and reconcile with purchase orders
• Organise and maintain the warehouse and storage areas in accordance with laboratory requirements
• Respond quickly to prepare orders and distribute materials to laboratory personnel as per requests or predetermined schedules
• Coordinate with laboratory staff to understand their supply needs and ensure timely delivery
• Maintain a well-organised system for tracking and documenting the movement of supplies within the laboratory
• Ensure proper storage of the stock/chemicals in collaboration with technical staff
• Adhere to all laboratory safety guidelines, including proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines for handling and transporting materials
• Communicate effectively with laboratory staff regarding stock availability, order status, and related matters
• Keeping the warehouse environment clean and tidy
• Ad hoc duties including Disposal and Washing Coolboxes
  
  

Skills / Qualifications

• Full, clean, UK Driving licence/Forklift (counterbalance) essential
• A team player
• Organised and motivated
• Ability to work independently and adhere to deadlines
  
  

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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