warehouse worker Oldham, England
Job description
WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with our family business, the UK's leading e-commerce millinery distribution company? We are thrilled to announce a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and motivated individual to join our dynamic team as a Warehouse Operative.
As we continue to grow, you will be exposed to various aspects of our business operations, allowing you to gain valuable insights and experience in the fast-paced world of e-commerce. Join us and become part of a small team that thrives in creativity and innovation.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The post holder will have:
- Previous experience in warehousing/stock control.
- The ability to work without supervision.
- Good written communication skills.
- Knowledge in importing and exporting.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Good and articulate telephone manner essential.
- Excellent customer service skills.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The applicant will be responsible for the overall management of our warehouse, stock and dispatch of goods. Responsibilities typically involve a combination of picking, packing, storage, handling and shipping tasks. Generally, a warehouse worker’s daily tasks include:
- Responsibility for goods in and out.
- Responsibility for the efficient processing of orders for domestic and export.
- Liaising with and answering customers’ telephone enquiries, orders and deliveries.
- Advising management on stock levels.
- Ensuring the warehouse is clean and tidy and maintaining equipment.
- Ensuring that all goods that are loaded or unloaded match the relevant paper work.
- Storing and rotating stock accordingly to establish procedures.
- Assisting with and maintaining efficient warehouse inventory.
- Treating merchandise with care and concern at all times.
- Reporting any damaged or missing goods to manager or supervisor.
- Ability to keep information organised and confidential.
- Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Excel. (Mac useful)
- Ensuring efficient operations by adhering to operational procedures, rules and schedules.
- Following workplace health and safety rules when handling goods.
As we are a small team the role will also include the following daily duties: answering customer telephone enquiries throughout the day, taking orders or directing calls where necessary, helping out with day to day administrative tasks and warehouse duties along the way.
This job requires some heavy lifting - up to 35kg
Parkin has been a successful employer since 1989 and prides itself as a small family business with a brand known worldwide. We are a team of passionate individuals and experts in what we do. We offer an unrivalled range of millinery, haberdashery, cosplay, furnishing and craft materials across the world and are one of the UK’s longest established textile developers.
We aim to respond to all successful applications within 7 days. If you haven’t been contacted within this time, your application will have been unsuccessful and your details will not be held. We apologise that we are unable to contact everyone in person and thank you for your interest.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £10.42 per hour - Experience dependent.
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday - 9.30am-4.00pm (30hrs/week)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oldham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Warehouse experience: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 11/08/2023
Expected start date: 21/08/2023
