About us
We are an award winning 3PL operating in Central Bedfordshire for over 50 years. As a robust, fast growing family business, we now have almost 200 employees working across our 5 warehousing sites and Distribution Centre. We offer a competitive salary, excellent employee benefits and continuously invest in our workforce.
Working as part of a team to provide palletised order picking and the loading/unloading of palletised freight onto a variety of vehicles using Counterbalance forklifts and PPTs/LLOP's within a fast-paced distribution environment. You will be working a Midnight to 9am shift. Starting on Monday and finishing on Saturday.
Main responsibilities:
* Ensuring the loading/unloading of palletised freight is done in a safe and timely manner
* Correct scanning of all barcoded freight using a variety of systems to ensure full traceability of goods and stock integrity
* Ensure all freight is picked according to load sheets, operational requirements and customer standards
* Ensure accuracy of work including checking to prevent errors. Report and resolve issues with support from the Shift Supervisor
* Operate a variety of MHE to carry out duties in a safe and efficient manner in line with company policies and procedures
* Work closely with other team members to ensure efficient workflow and resolve operational issues
* Communicate effectively with the Shift Supervisors, Warehouse Manager and other departments as necessary
* Inspect goods for any damages and report any discrepancies or issues
* Ensure the warehouse complies with all Health and Safety policies in the workplace and report and incidents, hazards or near misses
* Ensure the warehouse is clean, organised and safe and follows all health and safety guidelines
What we are looking for...
Profile:
* Experience of working within a distribution environment is desirable
* Previous experience of order picking and loading/unloading is essential
* Previous use of a forklift on a regular basis is essential
Technical competencies:
* Counterbalance forklift license taken within the past 3 years is essential
* ADR awareness is desired (training provided if needed)
* LLOP/PPT license is desirable (training provided if needed)
Behavioural competencies:
* Hardworking and dedicated to achieving all workload in a safe and timely manner
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Good time management
* Ability to adapt to changing business needs
* Strong problem-solving skills
No agencies please
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.63 per hour
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person