Forklift Operator

Synopsis
To control inventory, oversee daily tasks and processes and organize small
teams within specific areas of Stores operation. To ensure that information
relating to the performance of the work is clearly communicated to the team
and effectively employed.
Accountabilities
Actively support the ordering personnel within the department in monitoring
inventory and current consumption of stock items. Ensure that the established
processes are applied for the receipt of goods into Stores, issue, decant and
delivery of the same. Regularly review stock held and product consumption and
feed back to the Stores ordering team in the event of any sudden or unexpected
changes in use. Feed back in a timely manner to the Stores ordering team
regarding any inventory item that has reached low levels of stock on hand.
Lead and direct small teams within the department in the performance of daily
tasks and processes. Communicate clearly expectations related to productivity,
method, quality, safety, hygiene and all other relevant criteria. Regularly
liaise with and feed back to the Stores leadership team, of any problems
encountered in the operation.
Maintain Stores areas to the high standards demanded of the operation. Ensure
that Stores areas are kept clean, that equipment is safe for use and well
maintained. Ensure that Stores personnel are working safely, operating
machinery provided in the correct way and that stock is rotated, stored neatly
and does not create a safety hazard. Ensure that stock is regularly checked
and monitored for product expiry and that First in First Out rotation is being
maintained.
Ensure that all stock transactions are accurately maintained. That system
inventory matches physical stock on hand and that all receipts and issues of
inventory items are captured on the ERP operating system.
Provide cover and support as required, in all areas of the daily operation
within the department.
Ensure that all necessary documentation to support Stores processes - stock
control, hygiene, accounts, internal controls and all other relevant
documentation, is accurately completed and that records are well maintained
for the required period of time.
Education & Experience
* Completion of formal secondary education and ideally additional qualifications and training in a related field. English proficiency required.
* A minimum of ‎3 years industry experience in airlines inventory, Bonded and food warehousing, experience in working in Freezers and Chillers, experience in driving a forklift (with license)
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel and Word required. Experience working with ERP/Inventory software/SAP is mandatory.
About Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in ‎2003 to bring
"Abu Dhabi to the World". Over the years, we have grown into Etihad Aviation
Group, a diversified global aviation and travel company, which is one of the
world's most acclaimed industry brands.
Our airline flies to over ‎84 destinations with a fleet of over ‎100 Airbus and
Boeing aircraft, serving ‎18.6 million passengers a year and carrying ‎682,000
tonnes of cargo in ‎2018.
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