At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage inventory, receive goods, and ensure safety and quality standards.
- Company: Join the world's largest cane sugar refiner with iconic brands.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, strong values, and commitment to quality and safety.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a global team making a real impact in the sweetener industry.
- Qualifications: Forklift licence, SAP experience, and strong teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
The ASR Group® family of companies is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. We produce a full range of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products.
Across North America, ASR Group® operates six sugar refineries in New York, California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, we operate refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal and, through a joint venture, Italy. We also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize.
Our portfolio includes well-known brands such as Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s®, Sidul® and Whitworths®, as well as Tellus®, a compostable tableware and foodservice product made from sugarcane and other plant fibres.
Role Overview
We are currently seeking a Warehouse Operator to join our team at the Thames Refinery. This role is responsible for the accurate receiving, checking, storage and movement of goods and materials from vendors, ensuring inventory accuracy and compliance with safety, quality and hygiene standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain the highest standards of Safety, Quality, Hygiene and Environmental compliance
- Receive, inspect and correctly store goods and materials (MRO & materials) delivered by vendors
- Accurately process goods receipts, goods issues and stock transfers using SAP
- Carry out physical inventory counts and stocktakes, investigating and reporting discrepancies
- Ensure timely and efficient receiving and dispatch of goods to maintain inventory accuracy
- Optimise weekly delivery schedules in collaboration with the Materials Management team
- Ensure all required documentation is received and completed (e.g. delivery notes, CofA, certificates of conformance)
- Liaise with Packing Area Managers and the Quality team to ensure correct storage, product control and swift resolution of quality issues
- Ensure full traceability of inbound materials in line with specifications
- Support internal and external audits and site visits
Skills, Experience & Attributes
- Good numerical and English literacy skills
- Strong computer literacy, with the ability to handle data quickly and accurately
- Experience with SAP, Windows and Microsoft Office is beneficial
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work unsupervised, prioritise workload and multitask effectively
- Proven teamwork skills and flexibility
- Forklift Truck Licence (essential)
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a global organisation with iconic brands, strong values and a commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.
At Tate & Lyle Sugars, our goal is to be the most admired sweetener Company.
- Service Excellence - Be the industry's Gold Standard by a relentless focus on reliability, providing products with superior quality and excellent customer services.
- Efficiency and Sustainability - Eliminate inefficiency to be a sustainable, low cost producer and to generate fuel for reinvestment.
- Value-Add - create strategic advantage and enhanced profitability through value-added products and services.
The foundation of our values is Talent and Culture as we aim to build, retain and motivate a winning team.
