Warehouse and Office Assistant (f/m/d)

Edmund Optics® is a leading manufacturer and supplier of optics, imaging, and photonics technology. Edmund Optics` state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities combined with its global distribution network has earned it the position as being one of the largest supplier of off-the-shelf optical components and a trusted partner when it comes to customized solutions. Supporting numerous markets around the globe, including advanced diagnostics, semiconductor & electronics, machine vision, automation, and R&D; Edmund Optics products are used in a variety of applications ranging from DNA sequencing to retinal eye scanning to high-speed factory automation.

Edmund Optics Europe, a US owned-group consisting of Edmund Optics subsidiaries in Germany, UK, Netherlands and France, is responsible for sales, marketing, distribution, engineering and application support for a wide product range throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Europe is one of the main growth markets for Edmund Optics globally, leading to a rapidly expanding and developing local team.

To accelerate our success and growth within the European Market, Edmund Optics Ltd in York is looking for a

Warehouse and Office Assistant (f/m/d)

The Warehouse and Office Assistant plays a key role in maintaining an efficient and organized warehouse operation. This position is responsible for accurately receiving, inspecting, and recording all inbound inventory to ensure proper stock levels and product quality. The role also involves preparing, picking, and packing items for outbound orders with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. 

Essential Functions:

Warehouse:

• Follow company guidelines and policies on warehouse procedures
• Maintain a safe, efficient and tidy working area
• Conduct daily cycle counts, to ensure inventory accuracy
• Receive inbound inventory, and accurately file the inventory in the stock room
• Pick customer orders as required to fulfill 100% on-time shipments
• Process all shipments through the required courier portals
• Ensure that all orders are picked, confirmed, and completed at the end of each shift
• Collaborate with internal customers on a daily basis when communicating status/shipments as requested
• Report any problems to your manager in a timely manner
• Comply with governmental and corporate policies, procedures, and regulations
• Any other duties as instructed by your manager

Office:

• When needed, assist the supply chain department on special projects, or assist them when required.
• Examples of this are (but not limited to):
  • Data entry
  • Basic PO management
  • Basic SAP bin management
• Assist other departments on special projects, or when required. 
• Any other duties as instructed by the manager

Qualifications:

To perform this function successfully, a person must be able to perform every essential function satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill. And/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Able to follow safety rules and procedures
• Pay attention to details, enabling high accuracy within all aspects
• Able to work independently without supervision, and able to keep deadlines
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Good working knowledge of relevant SAP transactions
• IT literacy; solid knowledge of basic PC packages such as MS Outlook, Teams and Excel
• Willingness to occasionally travel for business needs

Physical Requirements:

Sufficient manual dexterity to perform essential functions; the ability to safely exert physical effort when handling heavy materials, boxes, or equipment (most tasks require lifting no more than 50 lbs.); position required standing; Ability to work in a warehouse and in office environment.

What we offer:

A versatile position alongside a highly competitive employment package within our dynamic and successful corporation in a growing and future-proof industry. You will have the opportunity to work with highly motivated, self-driven and open-minded people with a great team spirit.

The workplace is located in York, United Kingdom. 

Please send your application to [email protected].