warehouse worker Ramsgate, England
Job description
Company
Drink Warehouse UK is an independent wholesaler operating throughout Southeast England. We supply numerous pubs, bars and restaurants with all their essentials such as beer, wine, spirits, soft drinks and coffee, through to dispense gas pipeline cleaner and bar snacks. Our core values are based around the level of service we provide, and we strive to become an innovator and leader within our sector.
Role overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our highly successful and growing company as a Warehouse Operative. As a key member of our warehouse team, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and proactive running of the warehouse, from our goods in, picking orders and palletising goods ready for loading into company vehicles. This is a physical role that will involve a substantial amount of manual handling. A forklift license would be advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
· Checking in stock to ensure it matches against relevant paperwork.
Picking and preparing orders from picking lists ready for loading.
· Assist in the loading and unloading of vehicles.
· Storing and rotating of stock accurately, ensuring that stock is stored hygienically.
· Report any damaged or missing goods to warehouse supervisor immediately.
· Ensure all the pallets leaving the warehouse are adequately secured to minimise
the risk of breakages.
· Adhere to all Health and Safety policies and procedures, including risk
assessments.
· Operate the forklift truck if required and have relevant license.
· Ensure the warehouse is kept clean and tidy and to report any hazards to your
supervisor/manager immediately.
· Carry out stock checks when required.
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Essential Experience and Qualifications
· At least one year previous warehouse experience.
· Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
· Proven organisational skills, including planning and problem solving.
· A conscientious, proactive and positive approach to duties.
· Ability to meet the physical demands of the job.
· Able to work flexibly supporting the requirements of the business.
· Forklift truck license.
Benefits
· Life insurance
· Auto enrolment pension
· Annual leave increase on length of service
· Birthday voucher
· Ability to purchase goods at a cost price
· Uniform provided
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ramsgate: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Warehouse experience: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Warehouse Operative
