Randstad RIS
Do you want to grow your skills working for a recognised global brand in a challenging and quality driven manufacturing environment?
The opportunity:
Join our Client's Caterpillar's production team as an Inventory Counter, a key role responsible for the precise counting of production material across all product lines. You will be crucial in maintaining inventory accuracy by supporting Cycle/Test count programs, performing outgoing counts, and resolving discrepancy counts.
Pay rate and Hours
- £18.98
- Day Shift : (Mon – Thur), (Fri)
- Overtime Monday to Saturday – £25.34 p/h
- Overtime Sunday – £ 33.78 p/h
Key Responsibilities
- Perform physical counting of material across the entire site.
- Manage the count process within Glovia, including raising a count and producing a count card.
- Accurately read the count card to identify which areas require counting and the number of parts recorded at each location.
- Physically audit the plant area, checking machines for parts already fitted or subbed-up, and adjusting the total figure on the count card.
- Count parts at production, fully audit the area for any hidden material, and visit all locations on the count card, ensuring tag match against any existing tags.
- Add all quantities together and check totals. A level count can be closed, but any discrepancy must be handed over to the Team Leader (TL) for first-stage reconciliation.
- Carry out location/store audits and receipt counting as required.
- Adhere to the company's Health & Safety policy and safe working practices.
- Uphold Caterpillar's Values in Action: Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, and Teamwork.
Required Qualifications
- A good level of literacy and numeracy skills Self-motivated with a high level of attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate and liaise with all levels of the organisation and work effectively within a team environment.
- Good computer literacy, specifically on Microsoft Excel.
- Possess knowledge of Material Logistics/Material Control processes and systems.
- Required experience with ERP/Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
- Excellent problem-solving/troubleshooting skills.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of the Glovia systems and Logistic transactions.
- Ability to read Engineering Drawings.
- SAP knowledge/experience would be beneficial.
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