Warehouse operator

Job Purpose

Carry out operational warehouse activities.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and in compliance with company procedures and rules.
• Perform assigned duties accurately.
• Report any non-conformities related to Safety, material Quality, and the condition of tools and equipment used.
• Collaborate effectively with other company functions (Production, Logistics, Planning, Purchasing, etc.).

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to assess the general quality and condition of packaging before accepting goods.
• Ability to correctly allocate materials based on type, weight, and dimensions, assigning the appropriate storage location in SAP.
• Ability to evaluate the functionality and efficiency of material handling equipment and machinery (forklifts, pallet trucks, pallets, etc.).
• Knowledge of and ability to apply basic maintenance procedures for equipment and machinery in use (e.g., topping up forklift battery water, replacing utility knife blades, etc.).
• Ability to identify product identification codes, including part numbers and serial numbers, and understand their main dimensional characteristics.
• Possession of a valid forklift license and ability to safely operate front-fork forklifts.
• Possession of a valid overhead crane operator certification and ability to safely operate overhead cranes, including handling oversized loads requiring the use of a lifting beam.
• Basic understanding of site operations to assess priorities and manage material transit areas accordingly.
• Basic knowledge of workshop consumables and the characteristics of personal protective equipment (PPE) used within the company.
• Basic knowledge of waste categories (CER codes) and their hazard classifications.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and achieve objectives.
• Proficiency in using PCs, Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word), and SAP WM.
• Good understanding of written and spoken Italian and technical English terminology.

Main Duties

• Receive and store incoming goods and materials.
• Load and unload vehicles.
• Pick materials for internal production orders and subcontracting activities.
• Perform inventory counts.
• Support packaging activities.
• Organize storage areas, including material transit zones.
• Cut pipes to size for external subcontractors performing further processing.
• Check the condition and wear status of warehouse equipment (forklifts and cutting machines).
• Support waste disposal activities.
• Collect and dispose of materials designated for scrapping due to obsolescence.
• Physically organize and distribute workshop consumables, including PPE and workwear.
• Handle components, semi-finished goods and/or finished products using lifting equipment (jib cranes, overhead cranes) and, occasionally, manually for loads weighing less than 15 kg.
• Carry out any other activities required by the role.