Warehouse Operative
We are seeking a dedicated Warehouse Operative to join our team. The ideal candidate should be physically capable of manual handling tasks, such as unpacking containers, and computer literate for administrative duties.
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch break
Overtime and weekend work are available during peak periods.
There is a 3-month probation period; upon passing, employees are enrolled into the company bonus scheme.
Benefits include 23 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
Experience with ETSF operations is helpful but not essential. A current counterbalance forklift license is desirable but not mandatory.
Applicants should have access to a bike or car due to location.
DBS checks will be conducted on the successful candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
* Devanning containers, including moving pallets with pallet trucks, PPT, counterbalance, and reach trucks (licenses permitting)
* Booking stock onto the WMS system with barcodes during devanning
* Building and wrapping pallets to customer specifications
* Labeling and storing pallets correctly, recording their locations
* Completing put-away notes and performing banksman duties if applicable
* Cost control within the department
* Executing end-to-end warehousing activities as required
* Following SOPs and KPIs to ensure compliance
* Using Cargowise/WMS/SMS/MS Office and scanners as instructed
* Assisting supervisors and managers with tasks
* Completing reports and warehouse administration accurately and on time
* Adopting Best Practice models and operating within Quality Management and Food Safety systems
* Maintaining H&S, customs, and BRC compliance
* Safe vehicle loading/unloading, inventory counting, and discrepancy reporting
* Marking/incoming stock labeling, storing stock safely, and ensuring accurate picking
* Completing paperwork and loading/wrapping stock on pallets
* Maintaining cleanliness and safety in the work environment, including rubbish removal and cleaning
* Performing safety checks on vehicles and recording results
* Training new staff and reporting damages
* Conducting racking/site checks per H&S standards
* Photographing inbound/outbound inventory and uploading documentation
* Wearing PPE at all times and performing other tasks as directed
Technical & Educational Requirements:
* GCSE/O' level or equivalent
* Operational knowledge and customer service skills
* Driving and forklift licenses are desirable
Behavioral Competencies:
* Problem-solving, customer service orientation, and goal-driven attitude
* Focus on profitability, continuous improvement, and teamwork
* Well-organized, quality-focused, and flexible in working hours
* Self-motivated with a drive to succeed
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