Warehouse operator

Founded in 1917, John Crane is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and engineering of mission critical flow control solutions for increased efficiency, emission reductions and energy transformation. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 global sites in over 50 countries employing more than 6,000 employees worldwide. We partner with our customers and help them meet the latest environmental standards and keep their operations safe and controlled.

John Crane is part of Smiths Group, For over 170 years, Smiths has been improving our world through smarter engineering. Our technology benefits millions of people every day - making travel safer, supporting sustainable energy transition, efficiently heating, cooling our homes, and helping our world stay connected.

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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.