Store Assistant

Role overview

The Store Assistant will handle day-to-day store and inventory activities in a shop-floor environment. The role focuses on accurate receiving, issuing, recording, stock control, and support for safe and compliant operations.

Key responsibilities

• Receive all incoming items and dispatch outgoing items by counting, checking, and documenting them correctly.
• Issue materials to the shop floor in a timely way to keep operations moving.
• Record every stock movement and transaction in the ERP system without delay.
• Take part in the monthly physical stock count and help maintain accurate inventory records.
• Keep physical stock aligned with ERP records, targeting 100% accuracy.
• Monitor inventory levels based on usage and lead time so shortages are avoided.
• Raise requests to the purchase team when consumable items need replenishment.
• Encourage reduced paper use, including printing on previously used single-sided paper where practical.
• Complete routine tasks every day and ensure assigned duties are finished on schedule.
• Follow quality, health and safety, and environmental standards in all activities.
• Carry out work safely and comply with HSE rules, procedures, regulations, and codes of practice.
• Report unsafe acts or unsafe conditions to the supervisor or line manager, and seek guidance whenever there is uncertainty about HSE risks.
• Immediately report accidents, near misses, dangerous occurrences, and dangerous conditions to management.
• Avoid horseplay and do not put co-workers at risk through unsafe actions.
• Follow the company’s HSE policy at all times.
• Comply with equal opportunity, cultural diversity, fair treatment, and anti-harassment/anti-discrimination policies.
• Disclose any illness or other health concerns honestly during induction.
• Maintain 100% PPE compliance according to the machine and area requirements.
• Cooperate with all employer actions intended to meet occupational health and safety obligations.
• Take reasonable care of personal health and safety, and that of others who may be affected by your actions.
• Avoid jewellery and loose clothing while working inside the shop floor.
• Handle heavy materials such as 230mm x 4mtr Copper Conductor as trained.
• Use trolleys and tables correctly while moving heavy materials.
• Do not misuse or interfere with health, safety, or welfare equipment provided by the employer.
• Report any current or future injuries, strains, or illnesses suffered by you or colleagues as a result of the job.
• Be familiar with emergency equipment such as fire alarm call points and fire extinguishers.
• Ensure proper training before operating machinery or handling equipment in the organization.
• Understand and apply Safe Work Instructions.
• Participate in emergency drills and be aware of emergency preparedness procedures.
• Know the Emergency Assembly Procedure in full.
• Inform the employer if medication makes you drowsy and you drive or operate machinery.
• Understand the H&S policy and objectives.
• Be fully aware of MSDS requirements.
• Store, handle, and dispose of chemicals or contaminated materials correctly.
• Use suitable PPE when handling toxic chemicals such as acids.
• Be trained in overhead crane operation.

Work authorization

This role is only open to people who are legally permitted to work in the United States. Sponsorship will not be provided now or in the future. Candidates on temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN are not eligible.

Equal opportunity

The employer supports fair hiring and equal treatment across hiring, employment terms, movement, training, pay, and occupational health, without discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy-related status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

Additional notes

No calls or agencies please.