Warehouse Operative

CV-Library

£26,874–£28,954 a year

Dunstable

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

On-site

Work setup

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In brief

This warehouse operative role involves managing stock receipt, storage and dispatch processes within a goods-in department. The work requires accurate data entry into warehouse management systems and physical handling of materials to meet production deadlines.

Best for

Experienced warehouse and logistics operatives

Worth knowing

Role is based in a freezer environment reaching temperatures of minus 25 degrees and requires a 5-days-out-of-7 rota.

What you need

Required

  • Warehouse experience

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Numeracy

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Literacy

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Communication

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Manual handling

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Health and safety

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Teamwork

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Problem solving

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Warehouse Management System

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Preferred

No preferred skills or technologies were clearly stated.

Your day-to-day

  • Receive and store goods

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Pick and pack orders

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Manage stock inventory

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Move and load materials

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Maintain safety standards

    Clearly stated in the job description.

What's on offer

On-site parking
Overtime pay at 1.25 rate
Full job description (from employer)⌄

Job description: Overtime is paid at a 1.25 hourly rate after contracted hours have been completed It is a freezer-based role where the temperature goes down to minus 25 degrees. Shift: 5 days out of 7 based on rota Work may involve heavy lifting Warehouse Operatives will be assigned to any warehouse operations, mostly in the goods-in department. HEAVY LIFTING INVOLVED, whilst working with a Warehouse Management System (WMS). You will need to provide a professional service to all departments, ensuring all warehouse duties are completed accurately within required deadlines, and in a safe manner. Key Performance Indicators · Ensures the safe and efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of warehouse materials, goods and products to support business operations and customer demand. · Works co-operatively and willingly with others to achieve common objectives · Has a sense of urgency and works diligently to achieve timelines · Familiar with working within a high-performance culture · Effective Interpersonal and communication skills Main Duties & Responsibilities Including Decision Making, Complexity and Contact with others 1. Take delivery of goods and supplies 2. Check for damaged or missing items 3. Store goods appropriately 4. Pick and pack orders for dispatch 5. Move stock around either by hand, using lifting equipment or a forklift truck 6. Load goods for dispatch 7. Ensure delivery of materials to production lines in accordance with production standards 8. Input data regarding stock and inventory into a computerised system 9. Keep accurate stock records 10. Carry out stock counts daily 11. Keep paperwork up to date 12. Ensure that all lifting and manoeuvring of product is carried out in accordance with manual handling procedures 13. Operate in a safe manner, complying with all health, safety and environmental requirements to ensure own and safety of others 14. Keep areas of work clean and tidy to ensure operational efficiency 15. Make recommendations to aid efficiency and add value This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended at any time Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge & Experience required for role: · Experience of working in a Warehouse / Logistics business · Numerate and literate · Ability to use own initiative to problem solve · Good communication skills · Ability to follow instructions · Have a “can do” approach to tasks · Ability to work under pressure and to work to tight deadlines · Ability to work as part of a team · Ability to work accurately and methodically · Ability to plan and organise work · Flexible approach to duties and tasks to meet the demands of the job · Ability to accurately complete paperwork and count stock items · An understanding of health and safety requirements FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT (phone number removed) Job Type: Full-time Benefits: On-site parking Work Location: In person

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