Material Handler

Together for a cleaner healthier world.

Johnson Matthey a FTSE 250 organisation is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis precious metal products chemicals and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries we employ more than 12600 people. We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story.

This position which reports directly to the Material Handling Team Lead is primarily responsible for handling processing and shipping metal from the PMM department assist with supporting other members of the Material and Logistics department and Supply Chain with maintaining consistent and timely material flow.

In addition to vault coordinator duties this role also involves assisting weighing materials inventory system management and physically moving containers. These will include weight/quantity verifications moving/transacting metal through the various processes and physical inventories. The incumbent over time will be cross trained in additional functions of the Supply Chain organization.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Safety:
  • Ensures that self and team members always adhere to EH&S standards and that production timelines do not override safety and fulfilment of EH&S requirements.
  • Comply with all EH&S and Ergonomic policies including JMs Life Saving Policies (LSPs).
  • Participate in monthly safety meetings.
  • Must be able to ensure adherence to safe work by oneself and other members of the Supply Chain.

People:

• Assist team members to help resolve problems and apply safe standards of work.
• Promote establish and maintain collaborative approach and communication with all employees within the site and various business units.
• Models JM Values & Behaviors.

Cost:

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and the implementation of best practice principles to enhance performance and operations.
• Actively lead or support problem solving efforts as appropriate to help the team achieve its goals.

Delivery:

• Support the sites OTIF goals by ensuring all customer orders ship on time and in full daily.
• Communicate daily with the Material Handling Team lead and Scheduling Supervisor to ensure deadlines and commitments to customers are achievable and met.
• Ensure all shipments are suitably packed to meet transportation security regulatory and operational requirements.
• Assist with basic maintenance on equipment troubleshoot problems or arrange for equipment to be repaired or serviced by appropriate technicians.
• Be personally accountable for completing all activities per training skills & standards.

Quality:

• Monitor material and inventories at the West Whiteland facility while ensuring conformance to Group and Local Security procedures and procedures.
• Ensure that all metal is accurately weighed and recorded properly for all metal transactions.
• Ensures compliance of self to maintain defined quality standards and nonconformances are investigated and escalated as appropriate.
• Accurately document all metal movement.

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent with three to five years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong command of English and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must demonstrate skills in teamwork planning organization problem solving communications and the ability to learn.
• Must be able to work with a team and independently at times.
• IT skills/experience is preferred particularly with Microsoft Office.

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus excellent pension contributions and 20 days annual leave (varies for shift based roles). Our JM Elements Benefits programme helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing for you and your family.

We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives. For those who are passionate about sustainable solutions and shaping our markets we offer stretch and a wealth of diverse opportunities.

Well give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated. Well empower you to lean in and make things happen to create solutions and value for our customers. United by our values and vision were selfstarters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. Were passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you a cleaner and healthier world today and for future generations.

Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part time job share and flexible working patterns.

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Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex race disability age sexual orientation marriage or civil partnership pregnancy or maternity religion or belief.