Warehouse Operative Loughborough, England
Job description
We’re currently looking for a new member of staff to join us on a full-time basis.
The job will consist of coordinating the stock we store and distribute to our customers. Organising incoming orders in a methodical way and preparing outgoing orders, paying close attention to detail is detrimental.
We are a small, close-knit team – still managed by the same two guys who set up the company in 2008 – and we’re still innovating. We are a rapidly growing business based in Loughborough in the East Midlands. We offer a great working environment and positive company culture, which provides full support for all members of the team.
Hours of work (initial timetable / example):
Monday to Friday: 07:00 – 15:00
Main Duties:
- Organizing incoming stock loads.
- Receipt and inspection of goods received - checking for damages, checking quality and quantity of goods received against our supplier’s delivery note.
- Organising Orders being collected by customers in a methodical and timely manner.
- Organise the warehouse, ensuring the space available is well utilised.
- Manage stock rotation, ensuring older stock is dispatched prior to newer stock.
- Assisting with stock-takes.
- Working with the Warehouse & Logistics Manager to ensure all orders are prepared prior to collection.
- Ensure Health and Safety Protocol is adhered too.
- Preparing, positioning, labelling and checking outgoing orders in the dispatch area.
- Loading and unloading stock either manually or mechanically.
- Handling goods received in a safe, respectful & methodical way.
- Report and Log both returns and damages.
- Ensuring the warehouse is clean and organised at all times.
- Licensed and confident to drive a Fork Lift Truck.
Essential Criteria (Skills / Experience / Qualifications):
- 2+years’ experience within a warehouse / logistics dept.
- Counter balance forklift license holder.
- Strong numerical skills.
- Good literacy skills including fluent spoken and written English.
- Ability to prioritise & organise your own workload.
- Excellent communications skills – ability to communicate at all levels via phone, email & face to face.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Physically fit and capable of working in a warehouse environment. OR; must be experienced in manual handling as this is a hands-on role.
- Able to communicate at all levels, have a can-do attitude and can work on your own initiative under pressure.
- Mindful of Health & Safety: including checks and correct procedure is followed in relative instances.
- A flexible approach to working hours.
- Have a can-do attitude and can work on your own initiative under pressure.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Warehouse experience: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
