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Job description:
Purpose
Reporting to the Foreman the Warehouse Administrator is responsible to provide administration and materials warehouse services utilizing warehouse administrative systems and policies in compliance with relevant procedures. This is a hand-on position with a focus on an immediate to shift basis.
Key Accountabilities and Challenges
Operate within and observe all relevant and applicable laws of Panama.
Maintain HSE standards and ensure strict compliance within the section.
Adherence to all FQM Cobre Panama policies and procedures.
Review the items given by of Storemen in the warehouse.
Perform general warehouse duties including (but not limited to):
o Verify incoming shipments match applicable invoices, purchase orders, bills of lading or other records by counting, weighing or measuring items ensuring any damage or missing items are recorded and followed up with supplier.
o Critically examine incoming goods to ensure specifications match the requirements detailed on order.
o Receipt and process of the inbound inventory in the warehouse management system.
o Issue of stock to departments ensuring all transactions are recorded in the warehouse management system
o Trace and track inbound shipments to ensure timely and known delivery dates.
o Administer and monitor the returns process.
o Undertake materials audits by sorting, counting, identifying, verifying and tracking using the existing processes and to maintain accurate inventory records.
o Verify receipts and ensure they are logged according to existing procedures.
o Investigate and resolve anomalies in the daily receipt log e.g. items received are not properly recorded.
o Enter inventory data into the system on a regular and timely basis.
o Provide warehouse information as requested by representatives from other departments in the organization.
o Perform regular material warehouse inspections to ensure that material is undamaged and maintained in an orderly manner in the warehouse.
o Advise foreman of cycle count issues in a timely basis.
Ensure that all documents and materials received to the warehouse are of satisfactory quality.
Be an active contributor to the 'team' environment of warehouse to consistently deliver and exceed expectations.
Undertake nominated training activities to maintain and up-skill required competencies.
Execute duties with the focus to reduce operational costs.
Adopt the FQM Way culture - "Bolder, Smarter, Driven, Together."
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Foreman and Supervisor above.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Education
Completion of secondary school.
Skills
Strong attention to detail with developed sense of ownership and accountability.
Good written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Analytical skills to trouble shoot and problem solve.
Ability to undertake the manual duties of the role.
Ability to maintain self-discipline within a stressful environment.
Basic understanding of databases and basic knowledge of Ms Office.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Experience
Preferred 3-4 years of experience in a similar position.
Previous in warehouse and mine site experience preferred.
Language
Fluent in Spanish and basic competency in English highly regarded.
Behaviours
High work standards.
Planning and organising
Strength in Teams
Results driven
Working Conditions
Cobre Panama is a remote site and the position is offered as Residential BIBO on a rotational roster. Work hours and rosters may vary as required by the business.
Safety and Environment
Participate and contribute to safe practice and environmental awareness.
Ensure all Safety and Environmental incidents are addressed & reported promptly.
Demonstrate personal commitment in regard to safety and environmental practices.
Identification of potential hazards and action that is appropriately taken.
Maintenance of a high standard of efficiency, safety and effectiveness.
Raising, discussion and resolution of safety issues at regular meetings
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