Warehouse Picker and Packer Wigan, England
Job description
Job Description- Warehouse Picker and Packer
The Company
Festive Lights are a leading online supplier of Christmas, home and garden lights, selling to both individual consumers and businesses. Established over 24 years ago, we are now growing the fulfilment side of our business and are looking for a picker and packer to work in our friendly warehouse. The role will provide full time work for the right applicant.
The Role
Within the role of order picker and packer, you will be a key team player in the packing of multi ship orders. You will need to do this fast and efficiently and most important accurately.
You will also be using warehouse control systems for operations including receipting of goods, picking, packing, despatch and shipping. Within this role you may be required to manual handle heavy goods.
As an order packer you should be highly motivated, be able to work on your own initiative and under pressure. Also be able to meet targets set, have excellent communication skills and a can-do attitude.
Desirable skills/experience.
· Experience packing in a busy e-commerce warehouse.
· Have a good level of computer literacy.
· Have good numeracy skills.
· Have good verbal communication skills.
· Experienced in working under pressure to tight deadlines.
· Good punctuality and attendance are essential.
· Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
Key responsibilities.
· Packing customer orders at packing stations using Warehouse Management Systems. Must be able to manual handle heavy goods.
· Picking items using a handheld terminal, ready for packing and dispatch.
· Locate products and return products to pick locations with handheld terminals.
· Have responsibility for quality assurance and housekeeping.
· Liaising with supervisors and warehouse manager.
· Other ad-hoc warehouse duties.
Location.
Festive Lights, Unit 2, Martland Park, Hillridge Rd, Wigan, WN5 0LS
Due to the location of the warehouse, own transport would be an advantage.
Hours
37.5 hours per week, Full-time, Permanent
Standard hours are Monday to Friday 8.30pm- 5.00pm with a 60min unpaid lunch break.
Successful candidate must be willing to work overtime at peak time of year, approx. 13th Nov to 22ndDec. This will include 1 day at the weekend.
Salary:
Monthly pay,
£10.90 per hour (£21,255 per annum)
If working a weekend shift as overtime this is paid at time and half.
Start Date: ASAP
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wigan.: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Warehouse experience: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 17/05/2023
Expected start date: 22/05/2023
