Job Description

WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE

Responsibilities

The warehouse operative will be responsible for the following:

Goods In

loading and unloading goods from delivery vans or lorries checking that the correct quantity and type of goods have been received recording any damaged, missing or faulty goods signing the delivery form, once satisfied that the goods are complete moving the goods to the correct area in the warehouse, either manually or using mechanical handling equipment labelling goods

Storage & Stock Control

allocating storage space to goods relocating and re-stacking goods to make space for a new delivery keeping records (often computerised) of goods, their location and quantity re-ordering if stock levels fall too low

Goods Out

picking goods that have been ordered keeping records of goods which have been picked preparing despatch notes and labels moving and stacking goods ready for delivery, either by hand or using machinery

General Responsibilities

compliance with security procedures and health & safety maintaining the warehouse in a tidy state and clearing away packing material and debris using computerised systems, barcode scanners and other technology to record goods movement
In addition to these duties, some warehouse assistants may have additional responsibility for:

liaising with manufacturers, distributors and customers arranging carriage or actually delivering goods to the customer or outlet quality control of goods in and/or goods out maintenance of stable conditions or temperatures (e.g. for perishable food items, chemicals or drugs)

Qualifications

Qualifications are not usually required for the position of warehouse operative. However, the following qualifications, while not essential, are helpful and may improve a candidate's chances of employment in this industry:

NVQ in Warehousing and Storage Full, clean driving licence Fork lift driving licence
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 12.50-13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Flexitime
Ability to commute/relocate:

Heswall CH64 3UJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Warehouse experience: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person