Milton Keynes
Logistics & Dispatch
Full time
Permanent
The Whittan Group is the largest manufacturer of steel storage products in the United Kingdom. Operating through a number of market leading brands; we design, manufacture and install storage solutions for commercial and industrial environments in the UK and Europe.
We are looking for a Warehouse Operative to join our busy and growing organisation. Based in Milton Keynes, the Warehouse Operatives will provide operational support within the logistics operation from production to outbound vehicles. Accuracy is paramount within this fast-paced area of our business.
Key Responsibilities
* To ensure product is picked, packed and labelled correctly as per customer orders and made ready for dispatch.
* Data entry into SAP, and extraction of data from SAP and the warehouse management systems.
* Keeping the work area, safe, Clean and tidy.
* Maintain stock accuracy to a high standard.
* Working with other departments to ensure work order completion is smooth and problem free.
* Follow all agreed operational and company processes and procedures and, where possible, identify areas of improvement and report as such to the line manager or member of SHEQ Department.
* To ensure load list accuracy and ensure any issues are reported back to the Despatch office immediately.
* Notify the Warehouse and Despatch Team Leader, Despatch Coordinator and Despatch Admin of any discrepancies and/or shortages to any orders being despatched.
Required Experience/skills/qualifications
Essential:
* Counterbalance Forklift licence
* High level of numeracy accuracy and the ability to read and follow pick notes.
* Demonstrable knowledge of loading competency and load safety
* Good communication skills - must be able to understand and communicate in English verbally and in writing.
Desirable
* Combi Truck licence (multi directional)
* Minimum two years' experience in warehouse operations
Company Benefits
* Competitive Salary
* 28 days holiday per annum including bank holidays
* Company pension
* Life assurance
* Employee discount scheme
* Long Service Awards
* Monthly STAR Awards
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Support from Trained Mental Health First Aiders
* Cycle2Work Scheme
* Medicash Scheme
* Flexi Holiday Scheme
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The Whittan Group promotes equality of opportunity in that everyone who works for us and any job applicants will be treated equally, regardless of gender or gender reassignment, age, ethnic or national origin, nationality, race, colour, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.