Warehouse Operative

Salary: £15.38 per hour

We are looking for an exceptional Warehouse Operative for a 9 month contract working days from Monday to Friday, with an early finish on Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

The successful applicant for this Warehouse Operative role will be responsible for performing the physical and administrative tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, storing and distributing of materials, parts, supplies and equipment.

A forklift license preferred and 4-6 years previous experience

Duties:

Unpack and check goods received against purchase orders or invoices.

• Maintains records of received goods, rejecting unsatisfactory items where necessary.
• Lift heavy items and may operate a forklift.
• Prepare and maintains records of merchandise shipped.
• Post weights and shopping charges and prepares goods for final shipment.
• Examine, stock and distribute materials in inventory and on manufacturing lines.
• Prepare kitting packages for assembly production and customers.
• Be prepared to contribute to their own learning and development within the role.

What will you bring to the team, along with your capabilities:

• Experience in shipping, receiving and stores, reading, writing and basic arithmetic skills. Able to work with quickly and efficiently with business system software e.g. Priority.
• As a skilled specialist, complete tasks in creative and effective way.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement of processes and systems. Practical knowledge of Lean principles and methodologies would be an advantage.
• Work on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative.
• Understand implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions.
• Completion of high school, vocational training or equivalent is preferred.