Job Description

Background Information

Studio Pens is a small business based just outside Harrogate. We are the sole UK distributor of 3 quality European brands, Kaweco, Marius Fabre, and Schmidt Technology, supplying UK retailers and corporates.

We are seeking a full-time Warehouse Operative to join our small team of 4. You will be responsible for ensuring that the warehouse runs efficiently and that orders are shipped to customers in a timely manner. The role involves stock management, order picking, packing and shipping, goods-in and warehouse supplies management.

Our working hours are 9am - 4pm Monday to Friday, with a paid 30 minute lunch break. Previous warehouse / stock management experience is preferable. On-the-job training on our systems will be provided.

Main Duties

Despatching Orders

Pick orders using a hand-held scanner

Print despatch notes & prepare parcels for despatch

Work out the appropriate shipping method and action it

Handle couriers (organise / cancel collectons, order labels, etc)

Print shipping labels and log the tracking information on our ERP system.

Email delivery notes & invoices to customers

Make any stock adjustments that come to light during order picking

Goods-In

Receive deliveries of new stock

Check for external damage while the driver is still there, and make sure any damage is documented

Unpack the goods & check them against the despatch note, note & action any discrepancies

Book the goods in to our ERP system

Put away pre-labelled stock in the correct stock location

Make-Up - put Kaweco pens & pencils in their tins / boxes and apply barcode labels before putting way, or putting them in to bulk stock. Move the stock on the ERP system.

Stock Management

Run the "Stock Replenishment" report each week, and move stock from "bulk stock" into main stock as needed. Make up bulk stock so that it's ready to ship.

Spot check stock levels as necessary

Move stock within the warehouse as necessary

Correct any stock errors / discrepancies on the ERP system

Run the "Stock Requiring Transforming" report and break down larger boxes of Schmidt refills & components into smaller units as per the report

Carry out the annual stock take (you will have help!)

General

Manage general warehouse supplies, such as boxes, tape, printer labels etc.

Answer the phone if no-one else is available

Potential to attend trade shows if desired

Skills Required

Friendliness!! We are a very small team working in a small warehouse. We want you to enjoy coming to work and to enjoy working with you!

Experience - You will be in sole charge of the warehouse, so you'll need to have some previous experience of working in a warehouse / stock management role so that you can hit the ground running.

. At least a 5 in GCSE English and Maths

IT literacy - full training on our ERP software will be provided, but it's essential that you're not scared of learning how to use it!

Excellent attention to detail:

o It's crucial that our stock records are accurate, so that stock can be found in the location that our ERP system believes it to be in.

o Stock must be prepared for sale to a high standard - labels need to be applied neatly and care taken to ensure products are correctly labelled

Ability to work alone and to use your own initiative. You will sometimes be in the warehouse by yourself.

Physical strength & fitness - Some of your role will be quite physical, and will involve moving boxes that can weight up to 20kg, and moving heavy pallets using a (manual) pallet truck.

Flexibility - you will need to be able to switch from shipping orders to unpacking a delivery or making up bulk stock if that's what's required, and to be able to prioritise.

Pay & Benefits

The rate of pay is 23,000 per annum.

Holiday entitlement is 28 days per annum, including Christmas mandatory leave between Christmas and New Year, plus Bank Holidays.

3 month probationary period.

Notice period - 1 week during probation, 4 weeks thereafter.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 23,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Harrogate, HG3 1DP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person